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Main Battle Tanks
The current symbol of an army's battlefield strength remains the Main Battle Tank.
There are a total of 55 Main Battle Tanks in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below in order of their respective initial year of service. Flag images indicative of country of origin.
Altay MBT
As one of the latest generation of Main Battle Tanks (MBT) currently in development, the new "Altay" tank is set to become on...
As one of the latest generation of Main Battle Tanks (MBT) currently in development, the new "Altay" tank is set to become on...
2015
Type 10 MBT
The Type 10 (TK-X) was developed under the project designation of "MBT-X" by the Japanese military establishment in the late ...
The Type 10 (TK-X) was developed under the project designation of "MBT-X" by the Japanese military establishment in the late ...
2012
ROTEM K2 (Black Panther)
The ROK (Republic of Korea - i.e. "South Korea") Military has four branch divisions - the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. ...
The ROK (Republic of Korea - i.e. "South Korea") Military has four branch divisions - the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. ...
2007
Sabra MBT (M60T)
The Israeli-developed "Sabra" is a highly modified form of the American M60 "Patton" tank complete with a revised turret, mor...
The Israeli-developed "Sabra" is a highly modified form of the American M60 "Patton" tank complete with a revised turret, mor...
2007
HIT Al Khalid / Type 90-II / MBT 2000
The Al-Khalid is essentially a hybrid tank design with systems, armament and subsystems originating from a variety of global ...
The Al-Khalid is essentially a hybrid tank design with systems, armament and subsystems originating from a variety of global ...
2000
DIO Zulfiqar
The Zulfiqar is a relatively recent main battle tank addition of Iranian design. The design is attributed to Iranian Brigadie...
The Zulfiqar is a relatively recent main battle tank addition of Iranian design. The design is attributed to Iranian Brigadie...
1999
T-84
The nation of Ukraine was under the Soviet sphere of influence up to 1990 when the Empire was dissolved amidst a move to a mo...
The nation of Ukraine was under the Soviet sphere of influence up to 1990 when the Empire was dissolved amidst a move to a mo...
1999
Type 99 (Type 98G)
The Type 99 is a considerable and formidable addition to the armor line up of the People's Liberation Army of China. The Type...
The Type 99 is a considerable and formidable addition to the armor line up of the People's Liberation Army of China. The Type...
1998
Stridsvagn 122 (Strv 122)
The Stridsvagn 122 (or Strv 122) is the Swedish designation for German Leopard 2A5 series main battle tanks in Swedish Army s...
The Stridsvagn 122 (or Strv 122) is the Swedish designation for German Leopard 2A5 series main battle tanks in Swedish Army s...
1998
Challenger 2
The Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank represents the current standard MBT of the British Army. The type represents the pinnacle o...
The Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank represents the current standard MBT of the British Army. The type represents the pinnacle o...
1998
Type 96 (MBT)
With decades of experience in owning and operating Soviet/Russian combat tanks, it was only natural for the Chinese military ...
With decades of experience in owning and operating Soviet/Russian combat tanks, it was only natural for the Chinese military ...
1997
DRDO Arjun (Lion)
The Arjun (named after the Indian mythological hero "Arjuna") represents the first indigenous Indian tank design. Having rece...
The Arjun (named after the Indian mythological hero "Arjuna") represents the first indigenous Indian tank design. Having rece...
1996
Duro Dakovic M95 Degman
The Croatian Duro Dakovic M95 Degman Main Battle Tank is a locally-produced weapon system that shares many similarities with ...
The Croatian Duro Dakovic M95 Degman Main Battle Tank is a locally-produced weapon system that shares many similarities with ...
1995
T-90
The T-90 Main Battle Tank was designed as a direct descendent of the earlier T-72 Main Battle Tank, maintaining many of those...
The T-90 Main Battle Tank was designed as a direct descendent of the earlier T-72 Main Battle Tank, maintaining many of those...
1995
PT-91
The PT-91 Twardy (roughly translated to "Tough") is a further development of the Soviet T-72 series of main battle tank, thou...
The PT-91 Twardy (roughly translated to "Tough") is a further development of the Soviet T-72 series of main battle tank, thou...
1994
Type 90 (Kyu-maru)
The Japanese-produced Type 90 Main Battle Tank is in service with the Japanese Self-Defense Force and features the German-des...
The Japanese-produced Type 90 Main Battle Tank is in service with the Japanese Self-Defense Force and features the German-des...
1992
GIAT Leclerc
The introduction of the Leclerc main battle tank into French Army ranks brought the much outdated armored units on par with g...
The introduction of the Leclerc main battle tank into French Army ranks brought the much outdated armored units on par with g...
1992
Pokpung-ho (Storm Tiger) (M-2002)
Despite a design origin that possibly dates back to the late 1980s, the Pokpung-ho ("Storm Tiger") Main Battle Tank remains s...
Despite a design origin that possibly dates back to the late 1980s, the Pokpung-ho ("Storm Tiger") Main Battle Tank remains s...
1992
CM-11 Brave Tiger (M48H)
The CM-11 was a Taiwanese creation that evolved the American-made M48 Patton series (in particular the M48H production model)...
The CM-11 was a Taiwanese creation that evolved the American-made M48 Patton series (in particular the M48H production model)...
1990
AMX-40
The AMX-40 was an abandoned French main battle tank design intended for export to succeed the equally export-minded AMX-32 se...
The AMX-40 was an abandoned French main battle tank design intended for export to succeed the equally export-minded AMX-32 se...
1986
ROTEM K1 (Type 88)
The South Korean military has used tanks developed and produced in the United States from the time of the Korean War. In the ...
The South Korean military has used tanks developed and produced in the United States from the time of the Korean War. In the ...
1986
Type 85-II
The NORINCO-produced Type-85-II is a further development of the Type 80 main battle tank but offers up a host of improvements...
The NORINCO-produced Type-85-II is a further development of the Type 80 main battle tank but offers up a host of improvements...
1985
Oto Melara C-1 Ariete
A conventional, if unspectacular, main battle tank in service with the Italian Army. The C-1 Ariete Main Battle Tank belongs ...
A conventional, if unspectacular, main battle tank in service with the Italian Army. The C-1 Ariete Main Battle Tank belongs ...
1984
Challenger 1
The original combat "tank" was born out of the fighting that was World War 1. However, these were hardly representative of th...
The original combat "tank" was born out of the fighting that was World War 1. However, these were hardly representative of th...
1983
Olifant (Elephant)
The Olifant is a further development of the successful British Centurion tank design. When the UN imposed a trade embargo on ...
The Olifant is a further development of the successful British Centurion tank design. When the UN imposed a trade embargo on ...
1983
Bernardini MB-3 Tamoyo
The original M41 Walker Bulldog Light Tank was an American product of lessons learned through World War 2. Design work on the...
The original M41 Walker Bulldog Light Tank was an American product of lessons learned through World War 2. Design work on the...
1983
Chonma-ho (Pegasus)
At present, the Chonma-ho (or "Sky Horse" or "Pegasus") represents one of the more numerous and modern of all the North Korea...
At present, the Chonma-ho (or "Sky Horse" or "Pegasus") represents one of the more numerous and modern of all the North Korea...
1981
Khalid (Sword) MBT
The Khalid Main Battle Tank was born out of the aborted "Shir 1" initiative undertaken by the British to fulfill an Iranian A...
The Khalid Main Battle Tank was born out of the aborted "Shir 1" initiative undertaken by the British to fulfill an Iranian A...
1981
M1 Abrams
The M1 Abrams was designed by Chrysler Defense and produced under the General Dynamics brand. The tank was introduced in 1979...
The M1 Abrams was designed by Chrysler Defense and produced under the General Dynamics brand. The tank was introduced in 1979...
1981
Oto Melara OF-40
The OF-40 main battle tank is produced jointly by the Oto Melara firm and FIAT. The weapon system is a bit under-gunned by cu...
The OF-40 main battle tank is produced jointly by the Oto Melara firm and FIAT. The weapon system is a bit under-gunned by cu...
1981
Type 80
The NORINCO Type 80 is based on the Type 69 main battle tank albeit with an entirely new hull design making the Type 80 an en...
The NORINCO Type 80 is based on the Type 69 main battle tank albeit with an entirely new hull design making the Type 80 an en...
1980
Leopard 2 MBT
For much of the Cold War, it fell upon NATO and the West to match wits against the latest Soviet combat tank / Main Battle Ta...
For much of the Cold War, it fell upon NATO and the West to match wits against the latest Soviet combat tank / Main Battle Ta...
1979
Merkava (Chariot)
The Merkava series of main battle tank represents the backbone of Israeli armor elements. The system was the result of extens...
The Merkava series of main battle tank represents the backbone of Israeli armor elements. The system was the result of extens...
1979
AMX-32
The AMX-32 was a further development of the commercially successful French-made AMX-30 main battle tank. Along with improveme...
The AMX-32 was a further development of the commercially successful French-made AMX-30 main battle tank. Along with improveme...
1979
Rheinmetall Landsysteme TAM / VCTan
The TAM ("Tanque Argentine Mediano") tank was developed by the German firm of Rheinmetall (formerly Thyssen Henschel) after s...
The TAM ("Tanque Argentine Mediano") tank was developed by the German firm of Rheinmetall (formerly Thyssen Henschel) after s...
1977
T-80
Featuring a modified turret and ceramic armor, the T-80 Main Battle Tank (MBT) holds the distinction of being the first Russi...
Featuring a modified turret and ceramic armor, the T-80 Main Battle Tank (MBT) holds the distinction of being the first Russi...
1976
Type 74 (Nana-yon)
A joint partnership between the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1972 led to the...
A joint partnership between the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1972 led to the...
1975
T-72
The Soviet-era T-72 Main Battle Tank is closely related to the T-64. The T-72 features a low-profile and is arguable one of t...
The Soviet-era T-72 Main Battle Tank is closely related to the T-64. The T-72 features a low-profile and is arguable one of t...
1974
Type 69
The NORINCO-produced Type 69 is a further indigenous development based on previous Soviet hardware purchases. The Type 69 is ...
The NORINCO-produced Type 69 is a further indigenous development based on previous Soviet hardware purchases. The Type 69 is ...
1969
Magach (M48 / M60)
Israel needed tanks to defend her borders from the Arab states and the American M48 tank was the best choice based on reliabi...
Israel needed tanks to defend her borders from the Arab states and the American M48 tank was the best choice based on reliabi...
1968
T-64
The natural progression of Soviet tank design during the years following World War 2 eventually produced the T-64 Main Battle...
The natural progression of Soviet tank design during the years following World War 2 eventually produced the T-64 Main Battle...
1966
AMX-30
The AMX-30 stemmed from a post-World War 2 design that saw many nations in Europe attempting to refit and update their armor ...
The AMX-30 stemmed from a post-World War 2 design that saw many nations in Europe attempting to refit and update their armor ...
1966
Stridsvagn 103 (S-Tank)
The Scandinavian Strv 103 'S-Tank' was an extreme departure from conventional main battle tank design in post-war Europe, or ...
The Scandinavian Strv 103 'S-Tank' was an extreme departure from conventional main battle tank design in post-war Europe, or ...
1966
Chieftain
The original Centurion Main Battle Tank (A41) of 1945 was a hugely successful British Army initiative enacted during World Wa...
The original Centurion Main Battle Tank (A41) of 1945 was a hugely successful British Army initiative enacted during World Wa...
1965
Leopard 1 MBT
The German war-making capacity was dismantled by the victors following the end of the war in Europe. The Soviet Union took Be...
The German war-making capacity was dismantled by the victors following the end of the war in Europe. The Soviet Union took Be...
1965
Vickers MBT
The Vickers Main Battle Tank series was created with export customers in mind. It was soon discovered that foreign operators ...
The Vickers Main Battle Tank series was created with export customers in mind. It was soon discovered that foreign operators ...
1965
MBT-70 (KPz-70)
The Cold War in Europe spanned from 1947 into 1991 and the undisputed enemy to the democratic world was the nuclear-armed Sov...
The Cold War in Europe spanned from 1947 into 1991 and the undisputed enemy to the democratic world was the nuclear-armed Sov...
1965
Type 61
After the close of hostilities in World War 2, the Japanese Empire was rightfully stripped of all war-making capabilities tha...
After the close of hostilities in World War 2, the Japanese Empire was rightfully stripped of all war-making capabilities tha...
1961
T-62
After the end of World War 2, the Soviet military had officially replaced their war-winning T-34 Medium Tank series with the ...
After the end of World War 2, the Soviet military had officially replaced their war-winning T-34 Medium Tank series with the ...
1961
M60 (Patton)
The M60 "Patton" Main Battle Tank began development in 1957 to counter rumors that the Soviets were working on a new main bat...
The M60 "Patton" Main Battle Tank began development in 1957 to counter rumors that the Soviets were working on a new main bat...
1960
Type 59
The NORINCO-produced Type 59 was actually based on the purchase and subsequent local licensed production of the Soviet T-54 m...
The NORINCO-produced Type 59 was actually based on the purchase and subsequent local licensed production of the Soviet T-54 m...
1959
T-55
The T-55 was a further improved version of the T-54 Main Battle Tank series of 1949 intended to counter the new American M60 ...
The T-55 was a further improved version of the T-54 Main Battle Tank series of 1949 intended to counter the new American M60 ...
1958
T-54
The T-54 series of Soviet main battle tank came about in the search for a viable replacement for the war-winning T-34 Medium ...
The T-54 series of Soviet main battle tank came about in the search for a viable replacement for the war-winning T-34 Medium ...
1949
Centurion (A41)
Though requested as early as 1943 and entering production in January of 1945, the British Centurion Main Battle Tank arrived ...
Though requested as early as 1943 and entering production in January of 1945, the British Centurion Main Battle Tank arrived ...
1945
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