Tanks and Military Vehicles of the World
HOME SEARCH AIRPLANES INFANTRY WEAPONS TANKS, VEHICLES & ARTILLERY NAVY SHIPS

Military Tanks, Vehicles and Artillery


The tank remains the King of the Modern Battlefield. The "tank" came into its own during World War 1, appearing in a variety of primitive forms. Designed initially to navigate the miles of trenches and obstacles and take on the dreaded machine gun emplacements along the Front, the tank was utilized in more of a supportive role. As experience began to dictate function, the tank was later used to spearhead offensives, breaking down the defenses and causing general havoc behind enemy lines. In the end, the tank became a permanent fixture of the battlefield evolving to the primary element of any successful campaign.

German use of specialized tactics in World War 2 would bring the use of armor to a whole new level, realizing the power inherent in a fast-moving and methodical army. Today, the tank still serves an important purpose though some believe that the system may have run its course thanks to the tank-killing systems available.

Nevertheless, the tank has left a tremendous imprint in history as an important addition to any war planner's arsenal.


 

4-Wheeled Military Vehicles 4-WHEELED VEHICLES

In a day of armored tracked carriers, there is still a need for wheeled vehicles built for rugged speed on flat or uneven terrain. This listing covers armored 4-wheeled military service vehicles.

6-Wheeled Military Vehicles 6-WHEELED VEHICLES

More wheels equals better hauling capability and handling on uneven terrain. This listing of armored 6-wheeled military service vehicles showcases the developments from World War 2 to today's MRAPS.

8-Wheeled Military Vehicles 8-WHEELED VEHICLES

8-wheeled armored vehicles are becoming evermore so a need on the modern battlefield with each new development handling consistently more potent weaponry and gear. Listing of 8-wheeled military vehicles.

Anti-Aircraft Vehicles ANTI-AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Of all military components on the battlefield, the ground forces are most susceptible to endangering their mission if not properly protected from air attack. Mobile anti-aircraft elements are supplied for just that.

Anti-Tank Vehicles ANTI-TANK SYSTEMS

The threat of the main battle tank has not diminished since the advent of tank-killing machines. As such, the need for evermore advanced tank-killing systems is still apparent as these entries suggest.

Armored Personnel Carriers ARMORED PERS. CARRIERS

Since the advent of the first "tank" in World War 1, the armored personnel carrier has seen a constant need on the modern battlefield. Even in today's world of high tech wizardry, your troops need a way to get there.

Light Tanks LIGHT TANKS

When heavy tanks are too much and light vehicles not enough, enter the the light tank. These systems do away with cumbersome armor and heavy weaponry for the sake of speed and average-hitting firepower.

Main Battle Tanks MAIN BATTLE TANKS

The cream of the battlefield crop is still king. Main battle tanks have become progressively more potent since the days of open Blitzkrieg in Europe. These fearsome units still make up the backbone of any army.

Self-Propelled Guns SELF-PROPELLED GUNS

When heavy-hitting firepower is needed, these forces supply their goods on call. Mobile platforms armed with large caliber weapons that can reach deep into the battlefield with devastating results.

Towed Artillery TOWED ARTILLERY

Towed artillery has been a norm on the battlefield since ancient times though never executed to perfection until the arrival of Napoleon. Today, these systems still serve a potent and deadly-accurate role.

spacer
Full Listing of Vehicles
Land Systems from 1910 to 1919
Land Systems from 1920 to 1929
Land Systems from 1930 to 1939
Land Systems from 1940 to 1949
Land Systems from 1950 to 1959
Land Systems from 1960 to 1969
Land Systems from 1970 to 1979
Land Systems from 1980 to 1989
Land Systems from 1990 to 1999
Land Systems from 2000 and Beyond
4-Wheeled Armored Vehicles
6-Wheeled Armored Vehicles
8-Wheeled Armored Vehicles
Anti-Aircraft Defense Systems
Anti-Tank Systems
Armored Personnel Carriers (APC)
Chassis Type Terminology
Compare Tanks Side-by-Side
Conversion Calculators
Light Tanks
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
Self-Propelled Guns (SPG)
World War 1 Tanks
World War 2 Tanks
World War 2 Tank Destroyers
Towed Artillery Systems

©2003 www.MilitaryFactory.com • Content ©2003-2008 MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved
Most photographic images appearing on this site are courtesy of the United States Department of Defense and are approved for public use.
Other images acquired through the public domain. Digital art work and illustrations courtesy of Dan Alex.

Disclaimer Privacy Policy Site Map

Have a photograph you'd like to share or have a correction you'd like to notify us about? Send it to the webmaster account shown below.

Website Design and Graphics Work by www.RunawayStudios.com Business Consulting by KyleWilliams.com

Related Sites: World War 2 HistoryWorld Military Strength Rankings

Site Contact: militaryfactory at gmail dot com
(place "at" with "@" and "dot" with ".")

 

 

 

 

eXTReMe Tracker