![]() This main battle tank uses advanced armor, reinforced with depleted uranium layers. The M1A2 SEP offers significant protection against all well-known anti-tank weapons. ![]() This tank has incredible technology and armor. He M1A2 SEP is a successor to the M1A2 Abrams. It is fast and has a state-of-the-art hydropneumatic suspension. The Black Panther is fitted with a powerful diesel engine. This tank has a very advanced fire control system with can spot, track and fire automatically at visible vehicle-size targets, even low-flying helicopters, without needing any input from a human operator. This new South Korean tank is armed with the latest German 120-mm gun, similar to that used on the Leopard 2A6 and 2A7. Its protection is broadly similar to the M1A2 Abrams, considering that the K2 is much lighter. The K2 is also completed with active protection and countermeasures systems. This tank uses composite armor of undisclosed type and explosive reactive armor modules. Now a number of countries, such as Germany and UK are looking to upgrade their tanks, or develop new designs.This tank has better accuracy and longer range of fire comparing with other tanks due to its powerful gun and advanced fire control system. The introduction of this new Russian Main Battle Tank created a stir in the West. It has been reported that this tank is fitted with a diesel engine, developing 1 200 hp. This tank has a hunter-killer capability. It is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore gun that can also launch anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary projectiles. The Russian Armata T-14 is also a world’s first production Main Battle Tank with the completely unmanned turret. The tank can operate even with penetrated armor, as far as the crew cell is intact. It is the first production Main Battle Tank with such crew layout. All crew members are seated side-by-side in a well protected armored cell, located at the front of the hull. This tank is operated by a crew of 3 men. It also has a new countermeasures system that reduces the chance of being hit by enemy ATGW with semi-automatic guidance. It has been reported that Armata will be fitted with the new active protection system. Also, Armata has a new add-on explosive reactive armor. It has newly-developed base armor, made of steel, ceramics, and composite materials. Its specifications are classified, however, the Armata might be one of the most protected tanks in the world. It shares little common with the current T-90. The Armata is a clean sheet design with a number of advanced features. Its full-scale production could begin in 2017-2018. The Armata T-14 is a new Russian main battle tank of a new generation. However, the previous M1A2 has been supplied to Kuwait (218 tanks) and Saudi Arabia (373 tanks). It is planned that this tank will remain in service beyond 2050. The M1A2 SEP is in service with United States Army (at least 900). To date, very few Abrams tanks have been destroyed in combat and almost not even one operated by US Military crew. The tank can be also fitted with a Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK), that improves survivability in an urban environment. It’s complex gas turbine engine offers good performance, but requires a tremendous amount of maintenance, logistical support and is thirsty on fuel.Ī number of older M1, M1A1, and M1A2 tanks were upgraded to this standard. Its gun and accuracy are slightly inferior to that of the Leopard 2A7. The M1A2 SEP is a successor to the M1 Abrams. It might enter service with the South Korean Army soon. Currently, it is not yet in series production. ![]() Furthermore, it is the most expensive main battle tank to date. Currently the Black Panther is one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world, outclassing anything North Korea or China have.
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