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Top 10 Tanks of World War Two
WWII was the turning point in the history of the tank. They played a critical role in the war effort of both axis as well as allies. Their production rose each month, and tanks were produced by the majority of armies. A number of tanks produced by Axis countries and allied forces, like Japan, France Germany Germany Italy Italy Germany France Germany Germany Germany Italy were made before and during WWII. Below are the top 10 most powerful WWII tanks ever created
1. Jagdpanther (Germany)
One of the most powerful and powerful ‘tank destroyers’ in WWII. This tank was built upon the panther chassis. It was equipped with an 88mm maingun with 57 shots and 100mm frontal protection armor. The main gun was able to accurately measure 3000m, and it had a muzzle velocity exceeding 1000m/s. Only 415 tanks could be built during the war. Jagdpanthers saw their debut action on 30th July 1944 near St. Martin De Bois France. The Jagdpanthers destroyed eleven Churchill tank tanks in just two minutes. Due to the late introduction, technical superiority was not realized and advanced fire power didn’t have any impact on war.
2. M26 Pershing Tank (United States)
The USA made heavy tank entered service quite late in WWII. It was first built in 1944. There were 2212 total. Pershing was a more complex model than Sherman tanks. It featured a lower profile with larger tracks, making it more stable. Main gun was a heavy 90mm with 70 shots. It was large enough to penetrate and destroy Tiger I tanks. Only 20 tanks were deployed in Europe, and few were sent out to Okinawa. Pershings continued to be a formidable tank for USA after WWII. If introduced earlier in the war, M26 Pershing might have been a major game changer.
3. IS 2 Iosif Stalin Tank (Soviet Union)
IS 2 heavy tanks belonging to the IS Tank family. It was mounted with a massive main gun measuring 122 mm in length and had 120 mm thick armor. This frontal armour proved to be incomprehensible to German 88mm anti-tank flak weapons at 1000m. Production began in 1944. There were 2252 IS tanks built. 50% were new IS 2s. IS 2 tanks, which were built from the main gun, were used to completely destroy German buildings during the Battle of Berlin. It was the driving force behind red army’s advance towards Berlin.
4. Tiger I (Germany)
The German heavy tank Tiger I, which was first produced in 1942, is a 88 mm main guns with 92-120 ammunition. It was extremely effective against ground and air targets. Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Auf.E was Germany’s name for the beast. However, it was known simply as Tiger by allies. While Tiger experienced few mechanical difficulties upon its arrival in 1942 it soon became a formidable hunting machine, and the allies were forced to create better tanks. It symbolised the sheer power, might and might of Nazi war machines. Before mid-1944 no ally warmachine had the strength or penetration power to directly challenge a Tiger fighting in combat. The Tiger was sometimes challenged by Sherman Fireflies with up guns and IS 2 Soviet-built tanks during WWII.
5. Comet IA 34 (Britain)
This tank was the most powerful in Britain, and it probably was her best offering during WWII. This tank had a powerful 77 mm maingun, which was a shorter variant of the 17-pounder gun. Strong armor measured 101mm. A late entry meant that they didn’t have much impact on WWII. They entered battle fields around 1944, when Germans were retreating. They helped allies with their final approach. After crossing over the Rhine, Comets entered military service. It proved to be an efficient, reliable war machine in its short service.
6. MK V Panther (Germany)
A medium German tank. This tank entered service in 1943, and was still in use until the end. (Link 1) A total number of 6334 tank were built. It was fast (34 miles per hour) and strong (20mm armour). The main gun was 75mm and contained 79 to82HE rounds. These were powerful enough to disable any allied tank. Although outnumbered by several soviet T 34s, it remained an effective combatant through the war.
7. T-34 (Soviet Union)
This legendary tank was the most widely produced tank during WWII and the second largest ever. Soviet Union constructed around 84,000 units. This was one of most long-lasting tanks ever created. Many of these surviving units are found in Asia as well as Africa. Popularity was partly due the thick 45mm sloping forwardal armor, which was resistant at the panzer IV major gun. It was agile and strong, which both irritated invading German tank commanders.
8. Panzer 4 (Germany)
One of the most popular German tanks and one of the most commonly produced during WWII. Production was kept active right up to the end of WWII. It was equipped with a 75mm gun, which could destroy a Soviet T 34 at a range up to 1200m. The tank was originally intended to serve as an infantry-support tank. However, it evolved into a panzer 3 tank and began engaging in battle exclusively as a main tank. But it was soon outflanked and over 6000 Panzer IV tanks were destroyed.
9. Sherman Firefly (Britain)
British Sherman tank variant that came with the devastating 17-pounder antitank gun. It is stronger than Sherman’s 75mm maingun. Firefly was considered one of Axis’ most fearsome tanks. In total, 2000 were produced by the end in 1945. That marked the end WWII.
10. M4 Sherman Tank (United States)
The second most widely produced tank during WWII. This tank was manufactured by the United States and its western allies during WWII. This was due to America’s lend–lease program which provided US military aids for foreign allied nations. M4 Sherman was considered a medium tank. It carried a 75mm main gun and 90 rounds. It also had a thin armor (76mm) that was comparable to other tanks of its era. Sherman was created in 1941. His name is William T Sherman. Sherman was occupied in numerous campaigns and battles between 1942-1945. The huge production of tanks and the fact that about 50,000 were built during WWII compensated for the lack in firepower.