The best Russian tanks. The best tanks in the world, according to foreign observers

Who is the boss on the battlefield - these are the tanks. These armored tracked vehicles form the main driving force of any modern army. From our top 10 tanks in the world, you will know what power they have and how the best tanks were created and how they have been modernized over the past century. So, we present to your attention the 10 best tanks in the world.

Over the past century, dozens of the best tanks have been designed to carve their deadly path on the battlefield. Based on expert opinion and audience rating technical features machines, we will take 5 main characteristics that will highlight the 10 best tanks of all time. It will be evaluated according to the following characteristics:
1. Firepower;
2. Armoring and safety;
3. Mobility;
4. Volume of production;
5. Intimidation factor.
Tanks will be evaluated on 10 points.

10th place: M-4 Sherman (USA)

This tank left the assembly line in 1942. And for the first time he took part in hostilities in North Africa. About 48,000 of these machines were built. Its speed reached about 40 mph. The maximum distance he could walk was 160 km. Star-shaped 9-cylinder engine. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 15.8 horsepower per 1 ton. The thickness of the frontal armor is 62 mm. Armament, rapid-fire 76 mm cannon. The disadvantage of the M-4 Sherman that he had Gas engine, so when a projectile hit it, it simply caught fire. The Germans called this tank "Burning Cauldron" or "Soldier's Cauldron". And the Americans called this tank " fried oven due to the fact that it was constantly on fire. Having received these tanks into service, American tankers began to say: "If you find yourself in this tank, tear your claws." But if a shell hit the tank, then the crew had only a couple of seconds to get out of the tank until it turned into a burning grave.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 2 points;
Armor and safety: 2 balls;
Mobility: 4 points;

Intimidation factor: 0 points.

9th place: Merkava (Israel)

First produced in 1977. Speed ​​55 mph. Distance without refueling 580 km. Turbocharged diesel engine. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 14.28 horsepower per 1 ton. The armor is classified. Armament, rapid-fire 120 mm cannon. Merkava was not created on the drawing, but was created on the battlefield, and war teaches that good tankers are better than good tanks. Merkava is the only tank in the world that is designed with a special safe cabin for the tanker. All tankers in the tank are located in the middle of the tank, and all the equipment around the tank. This tank was created in order for people to survive. The developers of the tank are convinced that the crew will be alive if a projectile hits the tank. They placed the engine in front of the tank behind the gun.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 7 balls;

Mobility: 4 points;
Performance: 2 points;
Intimidation factor: 8 points.

8th place: T-54/55 (USSR)

It first appeared in 1948. These tanks were produced, by the standards of Western analysts, about 95 thousand. The speed that he could develop was 55 mph. The maximum distance without refueling was 402 km. Diesel V-shaped engine. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 14.44 horsepower per 1 ton. The thickness of the frontal sloped armor is 203 mm. Armament, 100 mm D-10T rifled gun. Not a single model of tanks was produced in such quantity. As in all Russian tanks, little attention was paid to the safety of the crew. Tank building was based on Lenin's idea, let's take it not by quality, but by quantity. The tactical idea of ​​the Russians is simple, the more tanks, the stronger the defense.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 5 points;
Armoring and safety: 5 points;
Mobility: 5 points;
Performance: 10 points;
Intimidation factor: 4 points.

7th place: Challenger (England)

Released in 1982. Speed ​​60 mph. Travel without refueling 500 km. Engine Condor V-12 cylinder. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 19.2 horsepower per 1 ton. The armor is classified. Armament 120 mm rifled gun. This tank took part in military operation"Desert Storm". And not a single tank was lost during the course of hostilities. He hit his targets at a distance of about 5500 km. The tank will be able to fire 1 shot in 15 seconds at intervals. In the battle of Iraq, 14 guided missiles and 1 shell hit one tank. The crew is alive, the tank is on the move. The only thing that was inoperable was the sighting device was damaged. The tank returned to service after 6 hours of repair. The armor of this tank even protects against high-explosive mines. And it is highly durable. The secret of such security is that they know how to add armor between plates. ceramic tiles, which extinguishes and disperses the fiery liquid of molten metal. Only 386 of these machines were produced.

Armoring and safety: 10 points;
Mobility: 6 points;
Performance: 1 ball;
Intimidation factor: 4 points.

6th place: Mk IV Panzer (Germany)

This tank kept the whole world in fear for several years. First released in 1932. Top speed could develop up to 40 km / h. Without refueling could travel up to 210 km. Mayboh engine gasoline V-12 cylinder. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 10.6 horsepower per 1 ton. Armor thickness 50mm. Main armament 70mm cannon. When this tank first appeared on the battlefield, nothing could stop it. German tank divisions destroyed everything in their path. For the first time, the equipment on this tank was improved. They advanced on these tanks for 30 km. in a day. And like all German tanks, it is a complex machine.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 7 points;
Armor and safety: 6 points;
Mobility: 7 points;
Performance: 3 points;

5th place: Centurion (England)

Produced in 1945. Speed ​​35 km/h. Without refueling could drive 195 km. Engine forced gasoline V-12 cylinder. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 12.54 horsepower per 1 ton. The armor is different in thickness from 17 to 152 mm. Armament, 107mm gun. This tank had a simple firing system and was easily repaired. At that time, a big leap forward was the gun sight. The proof of which was, the military conflict in 1983 in Israel showed that two modernized Centurions were only damaged, and on the other hand, 52 Syrian T-62s were destroyed.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 8 points;

Mobility: 5 points;
Performance: 8 points;
Intimidation factor: 3 points.

4th place: WW1 Tank (England)

When this tank first appeared, people fled when they saw this horror machine. Maybe on modern look it's not, but 100 years ago this tank seemed like a ruthless steel monster designed to kill. Produced in 1917. Speed ​​6 mph. Distance without refueling 35 km. Daimler 6 cylinder engine. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 3.3 horsepower per 1 ton. Armor from 6 to 12 mm. Armament of 2 guns for 3 kg shells. The worst thing about these tanks was that ordinary soldiers did not know what it was, they did not even know the word tank. At that time they were the most terrible that an ordinary soldier could see. But he was also dangerous for tankers. Exhaust from the engine fell directly into the cockpit. So they could choke on the exhaust. They were just iron boxes. But in November 1917, these tanks showed what they were capable of. To the Cambry tank division out of 300 vehicles came out at the same time and the almost invulnerable line of the German front was broken through. After 6 hours, british tanks recaptured the front line somewhere up to 8 kilometers. Without tanks, such a breakthrough would take several months and much greater losses in manpower. And this moment the era of tanks has come.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 6 points;
Armor and safety: 7 points;
Mobility: 5 points;
Performance: 3 points;

3rd place: Tiger (Germany)

This tank is the most terrible of all times and peoples. The name of this tank caused fear and panic among the soldiers. When it first appeared on the battlefield in 1942, nothing could match its power. In the first months after its appearance, there simply were no weapons that could destroy this machine. This tank swept away everything in its path and at the same time remained invulnerable. He was a nightmare for the coalition forces. The speed that he could develop is up to 37 mph. Without refueling, he could drive up to 195 km. Maybach petrol engine. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 12.3 horsepower per 1 ton. The armor reached a thickness of up to 100 mm. Primary weapon 88 mm cannon. Once, in a 6-hour battle, 227 shells hit the Tiger, despite the fact that the tracks and wheels were damaged, he was still able to walk 65 kilometers until he was safe. The Tiger was a monster among tanks and the embodiment of Hitler's idea of ​​an invincible army. At that time, if you compare the Tiger with another tank, this is the same thing as comparing ordinary person with a giant. Seeing such a formidable tank for the first time, the soldiers fled in fear. The Tiger tank provided the strongest psychological pressure on the enemy during combat. The tiger was hard to beat and had the smell of death. With just one shot from his powerful 88mm cannon, he could turn a coalition tank to powder. During the Second World War, one of the tankers of the upper materiel, Michael Witman, received many awards, he accounted for 141 destroyed coalition tanks. About 1,500 of these tanks were produced during the war. The problem with this tank is that it is too big and expensive to manufacture. The manufacture of this tank required a lot of resources.

Armor and safety: 9 points;
Mobility: 6 points;
Performance: 1 ball;
Intimidation factor: 10 points.

2nd place: M1 Abrams (USA)

According to Western experts, but not ours, this tank is the best in the world today. Produced in 1983. The speed reaches 73 mph. Distance without refueling, 465 km. Textron Gas Turbine engine, gas turbine. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 26.64 horsepower per 1 ton. The armor is classified. Armament 120mm M256 smoothbore gun. Although it is praised by foreign experts about the invulnerability and strength of this tank, but in the fighting in Iraq it showed how they are disabled by simple heavy machine guns. Penetrating side and rear armor. And in the Iraq Desert Storm, these tanks fought long-outdated T 76s and boasted that their shells could not penetrate the armor of the M1 Abrams. One of the serious flaws in the design of this tank is the gas turbine engine. A seriously large fuel supply chain is needed to keep it running. Let's remember the history of the war with Nazi Germany when the belligerent side starts having problems with the delivery of fuel. These formidable tanks become an unnecessary convoy, and they had to be put out of action, destroyed. The M1 Abrams tank is very voracious, and if in the middle of a battle you have to call a column of fuel trucks to drug its voracious gas turbine engine, then it does not matter how good it is. Launching the M1 Abrams onto the battlefield is like fighting with a helmet on one leg.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 10 points;

Mobility: 8 points;
Performance: 3 points;
Intimidation factor: 10 points.

1st place: T-34 (USSR)

In the first place, the best tank of all times and peoples is the Russian T-34 tank.
This tank played a decisive role during World War II. This machine stopped the columns of Nazi tanks. When it seemed that everything had already been lost and the fascist army was invincible, a tank burst into battle that changed the course of the Second World War. This is a first class car. It is often thought that the best tanks during the Second World War were made by the Germans, but this is not so, the best tank during the war was our tank created in the USSR. It was a real shock for the German commanders. New Russian tanks of improved design advanced quickly, easily overcoming the marshy terrain. The German command could not understand how this happened, how the Russians created such good tank. These vehicles were a major breakthrough in tank building.
First produced in 1940. The speed reached up to 55 mph. Power reserve 431 km. Diesel engine 4-stroke, 12 cylinders. The ratio of power to mass of the tank is 15.87 horsepower per 1 ton. The thickness of the sloped armor is 65 mm. The main armament is a 76.2 mm cannon.
When the Germans first captured the T-34, all their comments were about how crude and careless it was, and if you look inside there is only a control lever to drive the car. But the Germans greatly underestimated this car. It was the only tank with sloped armor, which was an innovation at the time. The armor of the T-34 was made in such a way that projectiles flying in the forehead deviated from their trajectory from hitting the sloping armor. Thus, the projectile hit the T-34 and changed its direction and simply ricocheted. The idea of ​​using sloped armor is quite simple, but it changed the shape and design of all tanks forever. But not only because of the armor, the T-34 looked the best, it was easy to manufacture. And for the entire time of the war, a lot of them were produced. For every 1.5 months, 1350 of these tanks were produced. It was a simple, reliable and working tank. If there was no T-34, then most of Europe would speak German.
In terms of firepower, he gets: 9 points;
Armor and safety: 10 points;
Mobility: 10 points;
Performance: 10 points;
Intimidation factor: 9 points.

Today, more and more often you can hear discussions about the military power of the two superpowers: Russia and the United States. Often we are talking about heavy equipment, such as tanks and self-propelled guns. For example, the vaunted Abrams is considered by many to be the best in the world. But they do not take into account the same German Leopard 2A7, as well as the Russian T-90. Let's make a small comparison of Russian and US tanks and see who succeeded in this regard, and who needs to revise their weapons.

Some general information

We can safely say that the T-90 and M1A1 tanks, aka Abrams, are typical representatives of Russian and Western tank building. At the same time, design and technological ideas are noticeably different. For example, "Abrams" and "Panther 2A7" is pointless to compare, since they practically do not differ. The situation with the T-90 is quite different.

The T-72 can be called the predecessor of the T-90, while the latter is a deep modification of the former. The main armament is a 125 mm smoothbore gun. After the improvement, security increased by 300%. Here appeared powerful passive and semi-active armor, as well as dynamic protection. All this was placed on the tank without a significant increase in the weight of the latter.

We can say that the layout of the T-90 is quite dense. This, on the one hand, is good, on the other hand, it is not, which we will talk about a little later. After the welded turrets began to be produced, the possibilities for strengthening armor increased. As for the power plant, this is a V92S2 diesel engine.

If we talk about the layout, then its high density allows you to make a car with a low silhouette and good armor. At the same time, the area of ​​the longitudinal and transverse sections is small. The disadvantage of this arrangement is that the non-automated part of the ammunition is placed in an unprotected area of ​​the tank. This makes the ammo rack particularly vulnerable to enemy fire.

Briefly about M1A1

It is impossible not to say a few words about the American "Abrams". This machine participated in many military conflicts around the planet and has proven itself well. Thick armor, good dynamics, impressive firepower and modern means of guidance and communications. It is for this that American soldiers fell in love with the M1A1.

On "Abrams", regardless of the modification, an improved german cannon Rh-120 (M256). The US combat vehicle is famous for its excellent armor, which consists of composite plates. But is it really so good and whether it surpasses the protection of the T-90, we will figure it out a little later.

As for the layout, the Abrams is not much different from its Western relatives in this parameter. For example, the reserved volume is almost 20 cubic meters. In the T-90, this figure is half that. A key feature of the M1A1, as well as an advantage, is the placement of the ammunition rack. The shells are placed in the turret and hull in isolation. In addition, there are knockout plates. The disadvantage of this solution is that the entire ammunition load is in the tower, and it is the most vulnerable to shelling.

If we compare the tanks of Russia and the United States in terms of the power plant, then the engine power is almost the same. However, the American car is equipped with a gas turbine engine, which has a higher fuel consumption than a Russian diesel.

Comparison of firepower and fire control system

M1A1 and M1A2 are equipped with a 120 mm smoothbore gun. starting speed the flight of the projectile is 1625 m / s, and the rate of fire is about 8 rounds per minute. At the same time, the rate of fire during movement, especially over rough terrain, is significantly reduced. Ammunition consists of armor-piercing. Usually these are several types of ammunition, for example, M829A1, M829A2, M829A3. Over the past few years, the M1A1 and M1A2 have been supplied with new-style M829A3 shells, which are the most dangerous for the Russian T-90. In general, this is a promising US tank with fairly powerful weapons. But let's see what Russian designers and engineers prepared in response.

The T-90 is armed with a 125 mm smoothbore gun. The initial speed of the projectile is 1750 meters per second, which is slightly higher than that of the Abrams. Ammunition for the most part consists of armor-piercing sub-caliber shells sample of the 80s. For this reason, we can say that in terms of armor penetration, Russian shells are somewhat behind, so they need to be replaced with new ones. However, it is quite difficult to change ammunition for new ones, for the reason that there are restrictions on the automatic loader along the length of the installed projectiles. The rate of fire of the gun is 8 rounds per minute. On the move - about 6 shots. Another feature of the T-90 is that it is armed with the Reflex-M KUV. This makes it possible to effectively conduct aimed fire at a distance of 3 km, which is 2 times greater than the radius of destruction of other modern tanks. "Reflex-M" allows you to win the battle of the T-90 even before entering the zone of effective firing.

T-90 fire control system

The T-90 is equipped with an SLA with a day and night sighting system. The day sight has independent stabilization on two planes. That allows the gunner to work more efficiently. The night sighting system has dependent stabilization in two planes. The disadvantage of such a fire control system is that it is difficult to track and fire at night on moving targets. The T-90S modification is equipped with an improved Essa thermal imaging sight, which makes it possible to more effectively track and fire at a target in the dark.

If we compare the USA and Russia (Abrams and T-90), then the latter differ in that they have adders and angle sensors. This equipment is connected to the vertical and horizontal axis of the platform and the mirror reflector. This solution allows you to combine the work of two independent sights into a sighting system. The bottom line is to make full use of the technical capabilities of each of them. Mount two correctors. The first one is designed to eliminate errors in the tracking of the sighting system, which are due to the inaccuracy of the installation. The second eliminates the error in the installation of transmission mechanisms. Another key difference from the Abrams is that the T-90 commander has the ability to fire at ground and air targets from a stabilized machine gun mount.

Abrams fire control system

The newest US M1A1 tank has one significant drawback, which is the commander's limited ability to search for a target. This is especially noticeable while the car is moving. But the flaw was discovered and eliminated in the subsequent modification of M1A2. A panoramic one is already installed there. In this case, the commander can more effectively track and identify moving targets.

The SLA on the Abrams tank is more modern than on the T-90. The gunner works with the main sight, which has a thermal imager and a rangefinder. Multiplicity of the daily channel x3 and x10, with vertical stabilization. There is also an auxiliary eight-fold sight without stabilization. In general, the fire control system on the M1A2 modification is more modern. It provides for the presence of thermal imaging cameras for the commander and gunner. The crew is completely dependent on the automatic fire control system. The electronic control unit (ECU) allows you to stabilize the independent sight, the gun drive. In general, we can say that if we compare tanks, then the latter succeeded in terms of the SLA. But the T-90 wins significantly at long distances.

About the protection of tanks "Abrams" and T-90

Agree, the effectiveness of armor plays a huge role in the survival of the tank on the battlefield. That is why security must be considered as a separate item. The latest US M1A2 tank has rather thick armor plates, but their effectiveness is much lower than that of the T-90. For example, the tower is equipped with steel armor plates with stiffeners, between which are stacked armor packages made of metal and composite. In general, the effectiveness of such protection is sufficient, but resistance when hit is significantly reduced. The sides of the M1A2 turret are also more vulnerable than those of the T-90. Experts say that the turret of the American tank, although armored, is easily penetrated by armor-piercing shells.

The T-90 boasts semi-active turret armor. It is a three layer system. In addition, the rational angle of inclination of the armor of the frontal part of the tower allows for more efficient use of it. Also, Russian military tanks, in particular the T-90, have dynamic protection of the Contact-5 type. It protects against the impact of cumulative and armor-piercing sub-caliber projectiles. Due to the creation of a powerful lateral impulse, the core is destabilized, which leads to its destruction even before it comes into contact with the main armor of the tank.

What conclusions can be drawn?

The safer the tank crew feels, the better it will perform its functional duties. That is why they always try to improve the frontal armor. Since the Abrams and T-90 were developed during cold war, then the greatest attention was paid to the frontal part of the combat vehicle, which is important when conducting combat on open area face to face. But at present, there is a high probability of a tank battle in the conditions of the city. Therefore, it makes no sense to hit frontal armor up to 800 mm thick, since it is much easier to break through the side or stern. Usually there the thickness of the armor is not more than 100 mm.

That is why the heavy tanks of Russia, as well as the United States, have weaknesses. Nevertheless, among the advantages of the T-90, it is worth noting the possibility of hitting a target with guided missiles at a distance of up to 5 km, good maneuverability, high rate of fire, and reliable armor. As for the "Abrams", then he is not without strengths. The Americans value their crew, so they always isolate it from the ammo rack. In addition, the M1A1 and M1A2 have a high power density and good maneuverability, as well as an excellent fire control system. But this is not the end of the comparison of Russian and US tanks. We will now look at a few more modern machines. These tanks are in development, but it is already known for sure that they will soon be rolled off the assembly line.

New tanks of Russia: "Armata"

Heavy combat vehicle "Armata" is designed to replace and partially T-90. Experts note that the military-technical level of "Armata" will be 20-30% higher than that of all analogues existing in the world. Key Features, or rather, the differences between this tank and the T-90 are that the crew, fuel tank and ammunition will be located in separate rooms. This will increase survivability on the battlefield even when armor is broken. The unit will be equipped with a 1200 horsepower engine, which will provide sufficient maneuverability with a tank weight of 50 tons.

We can say that the main weapons of Russia are tanks, as well as self-propelled guns. This is due to the fact that there are more of them than the Americans, by 20-35%. However, the survivability of technology as a whole is lower. That is why the developers have given Special attention defense of "Armata". This is a multi-layer "pie" consisting of metal, ceramic and composite packages. The use of the new one made it possible to increase the armor characteristics by 15% and at the same time reduce the weight of the vehicle by the same amount. "Armata" will be equipped with a 125-mm cannon, similar to german weapons L-55, but surpassing it in technical characteristics by 20%. Special ammunition with increased penetration has been developed for such a gun.

So we examined the new tanks of Russia. Armata and T-90 are the best of them. Well, now - about the most promising American development.

Modern US tanks: promising developments

Currently, the Americans are not releasing new tanks. For the most part, they are engaged in the modernization of M1A1 and M1A2. Of course, developments are underway in some areas, but it is unlikely that the world will see new US tanks in the next few years, although the information is secret and it is impossible to say anything with confidence on this topic. Maybe new cars will appear by the end of 2015, few people know anything about this.

But it is already known that developments will be carried out in the direction of improving the maneuverability and mobility of combat vehicles, therefore, modern tanks The US will have thinner armor, a powerful undercarriage and power plant. Quicker, we are talking about reconnaissance, and not about tanks designed for head-on collision. In particular, developments are underway to create machines for a crew of 2 or 3 people with an uninhabited tower. For example, a combat vehicle with a crew of 2 people will have a 1500 horsepower engine, a low silhouette. At the same time, the weight, in comparison with M1A1, will be 20-30% less, which will increase the specific power.

It is difficult to say whether such tanks will be in service with the United States, but their development is underway, but information about technical specifications and the capabilities of vehicles in combat were not disclosed. In general, the Americans have M1A2 and its modifications. These tanks meet modern requirements and have a fairly high efficiency, including survivability, on the battlefield. For this reason, they are not going to change them yet. The most modern and advanced are US TUSK military tanks. This is a modification of the M1A2, which consists in the presence of a remote-controlled machine gun and improved mine protection of the bottom of the vehicle.

Conclusion

So we made a small comparison of the tanks of Russia and the USA with you. As you can see, both countries have a high military potential. Between the T-90 and the Abrams, company battles (10x10) were simulated, which showed that the T-90 is more effective in the conditions of the steppe terrain. At the same time, the hilly terrain gives some advantage, albeit a small one, to American technology. This is due to the fact that in such conditions it is difficult to fire at long distances, and especially guided missiles.

The main problem of the T-90 is that all improvements and developments are in the form of patents, as well as samples. No significant measures are taken to improve the protective, dynamic, and firing characteristics. In addition, there is an acute issue of insufficient training of the tank crew, which, in the conditions of an intense collision, must quickly and accurately respond. This requires some experience. Both the Abrams and the T-90 are among the best of their kind. Considering the Armada tank as a real candidate, as well as American developments, does not make sense. This is due to the fact that the tank is evaluated during testing at the site, and not in the hangar. It may seem that it is ideal, but during the practical part, significant shortcomings will be revealed. That, in principle, is all that can be briefly told about the tanks in service with the United States and Russia. They have almost identical performance with only minor differences.

OHRANA.RU invites its readers to get acquainted with the TOP-5 of the most powerful tanks in the world that exist today. We asked the well-known military expert Dmitry Litovkin to comment on the capabilities of combat vehicles. According to him, any comparison of the combat effectiveness of tanks is very doubtful, because they have never faced direct military confrontation. Therefore, we decided not to assign places in our ranking.

Dmitry Litovkin:

"Russian designers once offered the Americans to conduct comparative testing of the T-90 and M1 Abrams tanks during a training battle. But they categorically refused. The fact is that in all the markets in which these vehicles are present, they have never met each other Also never met GermanLeopardwith T-90 and others. For example, today Iraq has Abrams, and Syria has T-90s, but these states are not at war. Or another example: after the first battles in the Gulf, when the Abrams shot down unmanned T-76s standing in the parking lot, the Americans announced the advantages of these tanks, but when they reached Baghdad, they were burned with old RPG-7s. Therefore, the ratings are very conditional, because there were no direct collisions, and we can judge the characteristics of the cars only by indirect signs."

M1A1 "Abrams" (USA)

This is perhaps the most well-deserved tank of our time: well-deserved in the sense that it went through three wars and several stages of modernization. Despite the declared superpowers, the Abrams have a number of shortcomings that neutralize the PR admiration for these giants. For example, having the most powerful engine in the world (claimed 3500 l / s), M1A1 remain very heavy and clumsy. The Americans themselves were so upset by the slowly turning tower that they installed an additional engine here, covering it with standard iron. As a result, it was possible to burn the famous supertank with a single shot: a bullet hitting this additional engine strikes a spark, which in turn ignites the fuel compartment, well, and so on. Even if the fire was avoided, the tower, as we said, loses four times in rotation speed. In addition, the loading of shells into the cannon of the Abrams is carried out manually. At the same time, today it is a fairly massive tank, decommissioned vehicles are not destroyed, but disassembled, and their spare parts are used for new models.

Specifications:

Tank weight: 61.4 tons.

Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver).

Armor Chobham, steel using depleted uranium.

Armament: 105 mm M68 rifled gun, 120 mm M256 smoothbore gun, 12.7 mm machine gun, 2 M240 machine guns of 7.62 mm caliber.

Highway speed: 67.72 km/h

Ground speed: 48.3 km / h.

Dmitry Litovkin:

"This tank is very heavy, and the engines are gas turbine, although now they seem to be going to switch to diesel. In Iraq, the model did not work very well. As we know, it turned out that it could not even withstand a hit from an RPG-7."

T-90MS "Tagil"

This is a modification of our best production tank to date, the T-90, which in turn once replaced the T-72. Here, an attempt was made to "cure" our samples from the old tank "diseases" - the weakness of weapons and low engine power. They managed to get rid of the first one completely: from now on, Tagil has a cannon that can penetrate the armor of any NATO member at a distance of 1,500 km. In addition, there is the latest electronics, a fire guidance system and automatic weapon loading. And also - new modular packages for protection against enemy cumulative fire, a machine gun over the tower with remote control. The disadvantages are still low power "under the hood" - only 1000 l / s, and the lack of all-round visibility for the driver. Just put a rear view camera.

The basic advantages of the T-90 include that in terms of its armament it surpasses most models in the ability to hit unarmored targets, since its ammunition load includes high-explosive fragmentation shells. The tank also has high performance in hitting armored targets at long ranges. Its main anti-tank weapons are armor-piercing sub-caliber shells(3BM-42 and 3BM-42M) and the Reflex-M guided weapon system with 9M119M and 9M119M1 missiles, which ensure the destruction of the same "Abrams" in all areas of the frontal projection at a distance of up to 5000 m.

Specifications:

Tank weight: 48 tons.

Crew: 3 people.

Armament: 125-mm 2A46M-5 cannon, ammunition load - 40 rounds; Guided weapons: 9K119M "Reflex-M", coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm 6P7K (2000 rounds), anti-aircraft machine gun 7.62 mm 6P7K C UDP (T05BV-1) (800 rounds).

Maximum highway speed: 60 km/h.

Cruising range on the highway: 500 km.

Dmitry Litovkin:

“Now the T-90 has come in handy in Syria. It seems to be praised. But again, there are no direct collisions with tanks of other types. Tagil simply takes into account the requirements of the military for the layout of equipment. there is such a modernization of the T-90 so that it is simply modern and more efficient."

Challenger 2 (UK)

An old tank or a long-liver, as you like. The production of Challengers began in the early 90s, and the current model is only the second generation. Despite this, British tanks have a number important benefits. For example, excellent crew protection or the L30A1 rifled gun, which is capable of accurately hitting long-range targets. This is the only rifled gun on NATO tanks today. Tank in terms of armor protection and resistance to HEAT rounds can be called in this regard the most protected tank in the world. It is equipped with 12 cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 1200 horsepower and the most modern system aiming and visual observation, including at night. But then again - the Challengers never left the shores of Britain, and it is difficult to predict what they are like in a real battle in new terrains. In addition, British cars are very expensive.

Specifications:

Tank weight: 62.5 tons

Crew: 4 people.

Armament: 120 mm L30 smoothbore gun, 2 machine guns of 7.62 mm caliber, 10 L8 grenade launchers.

Highway speed: 59 km/h.

Power reserve: 450 km.

Dmitry Litovkin:

"Well, what can we say about a tank that never left British territory? Although other British Chieftain tanks were indeed in service with Iran during the Iran-Iraq conflict. The Iraqis, as far as I remember, were on Soviet T-62s. So "Using the maneuverability of our vehicles, they went into the flanks of the clumsy British and shot them on the side view. I think that the new generation of Challengers has the same drawback - these tanks are heavy and slow."

"Leopard" 2A7 (Germany)

One of the oldest examples of tank building in the world. It was put into production already in 1972, and has since gone through several stages of modernization. In "protection" it has a composite three-layer armor made of steel and tungsten. In the "attack" received one of the best guns to date 120-mm Rhl 120/L55. It is in service with 18 countries of the world. At the Eurosatory 2010 exhibition, the Germans showed a new modification of the "Leopard" - 2A7 +, adapted for fighting in the city. A lot has changed on the new models - from the hull to the safety of the crew. There was additional protection against cumulative projectiles, all-round visibility for all crew members with thermal imagers for night observation. Thus, the main combat "Leopard-2" has been one of the best for many years and is deservedly in demand in the military markets. He managed to fight quite a bit: in Afghanistan in 2007, several of these vehicles were blown up by improvised explosive devices, all the crews survived with the exception of one driver.

Specifications:

Tank weight: 67,500 kg.

Crew: 4 people.

Armament: 120 mm L55 smoothbore gun, 12.7 mm machine gun, 40 mm grenade launcher, 7.62 mm machine gun.

Speed: 72 km/h.

Power reserve: 450 km.

Dmitry Litovkin:

“Yes, it is considered that now it is one of the best tanks in the world. But again, it has not been tested in battles. By this moment, only Abrams, T-62 and T-72 have “fought” with us, now here is the T-90. Therefore, the "Leopard" can only be assessed by the main characteristics. "

Merkava (Israel)

It was created after the United Kingdom in 1970 refused to deliver a batch of its tanks to Israel, which unspeakably stunned his government. The tank has gone through four upgrades, but the next model, judging by media reports, will be fundamentally new car with a laser gun, and testing will begin as early as 2020. In the meantime, the Merkava differs from its counterparts in its original design: the engine is located in front, excluding the possibility of frontal fire hitting the crew. There are also rescue hatches through which the crew can leave the car during enemy shelling. The tank has a diesel engine with a capacity of 1500 l / s. In 2006, Merkava Mk. 4 lit up in the Lebanese war. During the fighting with Hezbollah militants, who used anti-tank guided missiles en masse, 6 vehicles were hit, and 2 tanks were irretrievably damaged. One from fire from the Kornet-E ATGM, the other from a land mine explosion with an approximate capacity of 300-350 kg of TNT.

Need to protect the crew as much as possible? Please! The "Armata" has an uninhabited tower, that is, three crew members are in a specially protected separate capsule, which is located inside the platform of the vehicle. Tank guns are controlled remotely.

Have you always dreamed of arming a tank so that not a single infection ...? Easily! The T-14's smoothbore 125-millimeter cannon fires not only standard projectiles, but also surface-to-surface and surface-to-air guided missiles. At the same time, the ammunition is hidden in a separate module, which excludes its detonation when a projectile hits.

Missing "stuffing"? Get comfortable! Thanks to the latest electronic systems, "Armata" itself collects and analyzes information, observes any movements around in any weather and time of day. In addition, the T-14 is the first tank in history that automatically defends itself. The Afganit active defense system detects and destroys all shells and missiles on approach to the Armata within a radius of 20 meters.

Need a light and maneuverable tank? Give us hi-wei! "Armata" is 20-30 tons lighter than all existing samples with the same powerful engine - 1500 l / s. T-14 travels with the wind at a speed of 80-90 km/h.

It remains to be added that serial production of "Armata" will begin this year, and by 2020 the Ministry of Defense plans to put 2,300 vehicles into service! They will completely replace all the old Soviet tanks that still serve the interests of the country.

Dmitry Litovkin:

"Thus, there are 5 (the list can be expanded to 10) of the most famous and powerful tanks in the world, but it is not possible to objectively assess their actual combat power. After the battle of Prokhorovka in 1943, there were no more direct tank clashes in the world. And It is the war that puts everything in its place, so our T-34 is still considered the best machine of the Second World War."

Any army in the world has in its arsenal powerful tanks. This technique is the main one for the ground forces. Some tanks serve to break through the enemy's line of defense, while others serve to support. But in any case, this is a very powerful technique, causing great damage to both armored targets and enemy infantry. Let's look at the most with you. To do this, we will make our own small top.

General information

The effectiveness of a tank is determined by only two parameters - security and firepower. Strange, but this does not include such a characteristic as mobility. Most likely, because for the heavy tanks of our time, which serve to break through key defensive positions, speed is not so important.

At the same time, in order to obtain an objective assessment of each individual instance, it is necessary to simulate a battle. But since one piece of equipment on the battlefield is practically useless, research is carried out taking into account tank battle. In this case, such a parameter as the type of projectile is taken into account. Armor-piercing shells with penetration from 650 to 800 mm are mainly used. Let's look at what they are, the best tanks in the world.

T-84 BM "Oplot"

In the first place was the Ukrainian-made BM "Oplot" tank. This vehicle won 12 out of 12 victories in simulated battles. The tank has no equal both in terms of firepower and security, which, in fact, made it a leader. We can say that one Oplot is equal in effectiveness to a company of soldiers.

The firepower of the tank is really impressive. The systems are designed in such a way that the crew can conduct round-the-clock aimed fire. So, the gunner uses the Promin day sight with stabilization in two planes. At the same time, it is equipped with a laser rangefinder with a range of up to 9,900 m (error - 10 m). There is also a thermal imaging system that is capable of detecting a target at a distance of up to 8 km, recognizing it at a distance of 4.5 km, and identifying it at a distance of 2.5 km.

The main armament is a 125 mm cannon (smoothbore). Barrel length is 48 calibers. The tank is also equipped with an automatic loader for 28 rounds. In this case, the full ammunition load is 48 shells. The gun is capable of firing armor-piercing sub-caliber and HEAT shells. The average penetration is 600-800 mm.

Oplot: protection and survivability

T-84 has a large number of various systems protection, including passive, active (dynamic) and others. All this significantly increases the tank's survivability on the battlefield. The armor of the BM "Oplot" is multi-layered, it consists not only of armored metal sheets, but also of ceramic materials. The roof of the tower is one-piece stamped. This increases rigidity and manufacturability, and also provides high quality in mass production.

The front of the tank, turret and sides are equipped with dynamic protection "Duplet". It protects the tank from HEAT, armor-piercing and sub-caliber shells. It is interesting that dynamic protection does not detonate when hit by small-caliber projectiles, as well as bullets from small arms. At the same time, DZ protects against anti-tank missiles, armor-piercing, sub-caliber and cumulative shells. Of course, the T-84 BM "Oplot" is the best tank in the world, and it confirms this in practice.

"Leopard 2A7"

This vehicle is the seventh modification of the Leopard 2 series tank. It was first demonstrated in 2010 at an exhibition in Europe. In simulated battles, the giant got 10 wins out of 12. At the same time, there was one draw and a loss from Oplot. Also failed to identify the winner between the "Leopard" and the American "Abrams". Nevertheless, first of all I would like to consider the remarkable aspects of the German tank.

The seventh modification differs from the previous ones in improved anti-mine protection, the presence of overhead elements on the turret that protect against close combat HEAT rounds. At the same time, the Leopard 2A7 is equipped with stabilization tools, more modern shells and digital tower technology. The tank weighs about seventy tons and has a fairly powerful power plant, which ensures good maneuverability.

Armament and protection of the Leopard

Of course, after BM "Oplot" this is the best tank in the world. This is partly due to powerful armor. So, the frontal part of the tower boasts a thickness of armor of 130 cm. The hull and tower are welded. At the same time, the upper armor plate of the hull has high angle slope, which provides a high probability of ricochet. The design also includes third-generation armor. fighting compartment equipped with a lining, which is designed to reduce the radius of fragmentation when breaking through the armor.

"Leopard" is equipped with a 120-mm gun. You can see that the gun has a short barrel, which is done in order to improve stabilization during movement. At the same time, the accuracy of shooting on the move is significantly increased, and stabilization is simplified.

The Germans use a very promising guidance system. The gunner needs to select a target and put a marker on it, and the automation will do the rest. At the same time, the Leopard 2A7 can fire at moving targets in motion over uneven terrain. Well, now let's continue to consider the best tanks in the world.

M1 "Abrams"

This tank takes the third place in our rating. The machine is made according to the standard layout. The crew of the tank consists of four people: gunner, driver, commander and loader.

The hull and turret are welded. At the same time, it can be seen that the angle of inclination of the upper armor plate with respect to the vertical is about 82 degrees, which is quite a lot. The armor is multi-layered, passive, in the form of combined plates. However, 8% of the frontal armor can be considered weak spots. These are various hatches, observation devices, etc. All this is penetrated by the COP with shells of 700 mm and BPS of 550 mm.

The front part of the hull has an armor of only 50-80 mm, which can be compared with the level of tanks of the Second World War. Such protection is pierced by any shells. The mask of the gun is quite thick, but its method of fixing led to the fact that after a hit, not only it itself, but also other parts were destroyed.

About weapons "Abrams"

So we briefly reviewed the best modern tanks in the world. The rating presented in the article is based on an objective assessment of simulated fights. For example, "Abrams" took an honorable third place for a reason. The fact is that this tank has a fairly powerful 122-mm gun, which allows you to shoot armor-piercing feathered sub-caliber, cumulative and armor-piercing high-explosive shells. The filling of the latter provides for the presence of white phosphorus. If such a projectile pierces the armor and lining, then it burns the tank crew alive.

After modifying the rifled 105-mm cannon to 120 mm, stabilized in two planes, it was decided to reduce the ammunition load from 55 rounds to 40, due to large sizes sleeves The Americans, in an effort to cancel the placement of ammunition on the field, placed 36 shells in the turret niche and 6 in the tank hull. Of course, such an option cannot be called good. Nevertheless, the isolation of the projectiles allows you to protect the crew when it hits the BC. For this there are knockout plates.

The best tanks in the world: rating and something else

Among the main battle tanks of Japan, the Type 10 is of particular surprise. It is designed to replace the obsolete Type 74 and stand next to the Type 90. The production of one tank takes about six and a half million dollars. The machine is equipped with a 120-mm cannon, exactly the same as on the Abrams and Leopards. A conveyor-type automatic loader is installed, the barrel length is 44 calibers. At the same time, Japanese designers paid the greatest attention to the combat information management and information systems.

The tank is equipped with modular armor, which allows the replacement of damaged elements and modules by the crew. This solution helps to install additional attachments, which increases the security of the machine and reduces its weight to 48 tons. This is a very mobile tank, it has a 1,200 hp diesel engine. s, which is about 27 liters. from. per ton. The continuously variable transmission allows speeds up to 70 km/h forward and reverse.

Top of the best tanks in the world: T-90MS

The T-90MS "Tagil" tank was created on the basis of the T-90A. The total weight of the machine is 48 tons. Along with a 1,130 horsepower diesel engine, this provides good mobility. On the highway, the tank is capable of speeds up to 65 km/h forward and up to 30 km/h back. In this case, the gearbox is automatic, it is possible to work in manual mode.

It is armed with a 125 mm cannon, as well as a 7.62 mm machine gun coaxial with it. In addition, there is a 7.62 mm remote-controlled machine gun. "Tagil" is equipped with a highly automated system "Kalina", which is necessary for fire control. BIUS is integrated into the system. Thermal imaging and television devices make it possible to conduct aimed fire at long distance and carry out surveillance.

Many say that the T-90MS "Tagil" are the best tanks in the world. You can find photos of Russian combat vehicles in this article. It is impossible not to mention the dynamic armor of the new generation "Relic", which protects the sides and forehead of the tank. At the same time, the T-90MS differs from its predecessor in a modified turret and an improved niche.

"Black Panther"

One of the most promising South Korean tanks is the K2 Black Panther. In 2012, 12 tanks were manufactured for experimental tests. In total, by 2015 it is planned to produce about 300 "black panthers". Currently, it is the most expensive tank in the world - at a price of 8.5 million dollars for one unit.

Notable is the firepower. The tank is equipped with a 120-mm cannon with automatic loader. The Black Panther can fire up to twenty rounds per minute, or one round every three seconds. AZ holds up to forty shells. K2 is equipped with an active defense system that can detect incoming missiles at a distance of up to 150 meters.

In any case, considering the best modern tanks in the world, one cannot fail to mention the "black panther".

Arjun Mk.1 and Challenger-2

Indian Arjun Mk.1 has a high firepower and stands on an equal footing with the British Challenger. These two giants have fairly powerful, but at the same time not very accurate weapons. For example, the Challenger 2 hit 8 targets out of 20 during tests. The Indian heavyweight produced approximately the same results. Nevertheless, if we consider the 10 best tanks in the world, then both of them fall into the list, even if they occupy its lower steps.

For example, Challenger 2 is one of the most armored tanks, especially when compared with Western counterparts. There is even a complex of chemical and biological protection located in the tower.

AMX-56 Leclerk and ZTZ-99A2

The French "Leclerc" appeared in 1994. At that time it was the most expensive and high-tech. However, at present, Leclerc has lost its original position. This is due to several factors. First, in France, it was decided to suspend the assembly line. Secondly, since the release, and this is 1994, not a single significant modification of the AMX-56 has been carried out. However, in a simulated battle, this vehicle won 3 out of 12 battles, so if we consider the best tanks in the world, then the AMX-56 is definitely worth listing.

The last place in the ranking is occupied by the Chinese Type-99A2, or ZTZ-99A2. He won only 2 battles out of 10. This is not to say that this is a bad tank. The unit is good in its own way, it is equipped with combined armor protection and a laser active countermeasures complex.

So we looked at the best tanks in the world. The top 10 presented in this article is up-to-date. As you can imagine, all these tanks are very good. They show excellent results on the battlefield.

IN game world of Tanks the most important thing is tanks. Here are real-life combat vehicles, each of which has its own unique history. This is partly why this game is so popular in the world. Each player finds a good tank for himself in World of Tanks and calls it ideal. But in this review, we will look at the most attractive cars that are fun to play and fight for the victory of your team.

It is quite difficult to select the top 10 World of Tanks tanks. After all, every car is good in its own way. Some tank will be very fast, some will be powerful, and some will combine both high speed and power. And by what criteria to determine the effectiveness of the unit? However, each level has its own most successful combat vehicles, which we will try to highlight.

We note right away that we will start the review of good tanks in World of Tanks immediately from the fifth level, since below this level, frivolous combat vehicles are used. They can hardly be called effective and interesting. In the WOT game, serious battles begin from the fifth level and above.

Level 5

To summarize, there are only 3 best tanks in World of Tanks level 5. The first of them is the Soviet KV-1 unit. It's quite famous soviet car, which had great success on the battlefield against Nazi Germany. This tank has a solid historical component, powerful all-round armor and diverse weapons. All this made the tank a serious reputation in the game. Almost every gamer of the older generation considers it his duty to buy this tank and pump it to the maximum.

The second best tank in World of Tanks 2017 is also the Soviet T-34. She also has a rich history. It is believed that the T-34 combat vehicles changed the course of the war. In the game, this tank is valued for its high maneuverability, as well as for the 57 mm ZiS-4 gun, which easily penetrates armor but does little damage. The WOT game has two popular development branches for medium and heavy tanks. At the fifth level, gamers have the opportunity to purchase such combat vehicles.

There is also a cool one, but it's hard to get it. In the game, users call him "imba", that is, a car that does not match the balance. Has circular armor. It can hardly be penetrated by a level 5 cannon. Even "sixes" often cannot damage the armor of the KV-220 tank.

Level 5 Bonus

A bonus on the fifth level is the T67 combat vehicle - an American anti-tank self-propelled gun with high movement speed, stealth, low silhouette, and most importantly - high armor penetration. The unit easily destroys tanks of its level with one shot.

Level 6

At the sixth level, the best tanks in World of Tanks are represented by one Soviet and two British combat vehicles. It’s worth starting with the legendary T-34-85, monuments to which are in many Russian cities.

T-34-85 is medium tank The USSR, which has maneuverability and a good weapon capable of penetrating strong armor. High accuracy, rate of fire, maneuverability make the unit popular. Also, his demand is explained by a rich military history, but this does not play a role in his fighting qualities, which are at their best. With well-chosen tactics, positions and shells, many experienced players on this tier 6 vehicle won against more powerful tier 8 tanks.

The second good tank in World of Tanks tier 6 is the English Cromwell. The car is good for extras. Unlike the Soviet T-34-85, the British "Cromwell" has no armor at all, which is why the car received a huge speed of movement and a high-speed gun. All this gives a significant advantage to the player who, without any problems, "shines" enemy tanks for his team.

The third level tank is the Sherman Firefly. This combat vehicle has a cool OQF 17-pdr Gun Mk. VII, which allows you to effectively fight even against older tanks of the 8th level.

Level 6 Bonus

The bonus at this level is the Soviet KV-2 tank with very powerful armor and a 152 mm M-10 cannon. This machine is capable of fighting even with units of the 10th level, not to mention the combat vehicles of its level. However, getting this tank is quite difficult. Therefore, it is extremely rare in the game, which cannot be said about the T-34-85. This is one of the most popular models, which is in the arsenal of almost every player.

Level 7

According to many gamers, the seventh level of the game is the most balanced. Consequently, it is difficult to single out equipment that would have significant advantages over other combat vehicles.

The first good tank in World of Tanks of the seventh level is the IS or IS-2. Both machines are almost identical to each other. So let's add them to this list. The IS is one of the most popular tanks in the game and is quite famous for its powerful cannon, mobility and armored turret. If such a tank of the seventh level gets into battle with equal vehicles and tanks of a lower level, then the allied team has an easy time - the IS always goes ahead in battle. And often it ends well. If the IS gets into combat with higher level tanks, then sniping is a good tactic that also pays off.

The second unit is the Tiger I. This German heavy tank took part in World War II. It also has a rich history, and in the yoke, its implementation is simply amazing. The vehicle has 1500 hit points and is equipped with a Kw.K. 43L/71. It is pleasant and fun to play on such a tank. But if the vehicle gets into battle with tanks of a higher level, then tactics need to be built, as for anti-tank artillery.

The third best vehicle is the T29 heavy tank with powerful armor, which sometimes even Tier 9 vehicles cannot penetrate. Of course, it has its advantages, but weak sides are also present. A good balance between armor, mobility and damage makes this vehicle almost universal and easy to use on the battlefield, which explains the popularity of the tank.

Tier 7 Premium Tank

At level 7, the best premium tank in World of Tanks is the so-called "Gatling machine gun", or "flea" - this is the German E-25 anti-tank self-propelled gun. This is a very small car that is hard to get into. It gives a lot of problems to clumsy and "blind" machines like Soviet tanks TT. The E-25 deals little damage. However, the rate of fire and accuracy infuriate opponents who fall under the scope of this "flea". Unfortunately, this machine has become so popular that it is no longer even on sale. However, there are no fewer of them on the battlefield, because those players who managed to buy it or win it for completing tasks actively use it to "farm" money.

The seventh level is so rich in cool tanks that the following vehicles are worth highlighting separately:

1. T-34-1.
2. Spähpanzer SP I C.
3. LTTB.
4. M41 Walker Bulldog.

All of these models should also be on this list.

Level 8

At this level, there are already quite serious tanks that take part in company battles, global maps, and fortified areas.

In the World of Tanks is the best level 8 tank is IS-3. Such a machine is ideal for all the above battle modes due to its frontal armor of the turret and hull, quality tool, low silhouette and mobility. All this makes such a tank successful on the battlefield.

In second place is the FCM 50t, a very difficult machine to play and one that newbies will constantly lose on. This is a slow and large tank without armor, which is easy to destroy. However, experienced players set records on this tank again and again. As an analogy, one can suggest AMX Chasseur dechars. In this car, the armor is even weaker. However, this tank has a high camouflage factor, making it difficult to spot. Also, the model has a very high speed, which is guaranteed by the Maybach HL 295 F engine with a capacity of 1200 horsepower. Among the best medium tanks in World of Tanks, AMX Chasseur de chars deserves attention in the first place. But you need to be able to play on it, and a beginner cannot recommend such a machine for combat.

The AMX 50100 is the next best tier 8 tank that is often found in company battles and fortified areas. Such a combat vehicle is capable of destroying any tank of its class in 1-2 shots and quickly "escape" from the scene of the crime. This is how most players try to use the machine. The tank's biggest drawback is its long reload time, lasting 50 seconds. During this time, the tank is "meat" for the enemy. Second weakness- lack of armor. However, this is typical of many French cars.

Level 8 Bonus

Tier 8 bonus tanks are the English-made Charioteer tank destroyers and the Japanese STA 1 medium tank. These are hidden combat vehicles that are perfectly camouflaged. Therefore, it is appropriate to use them as support for allied tanks that are fighting on the main battlefield.

9th level

The improved tank VK 45.02 (P) Ausf is an imba (that is, an unbalanced vehicle), which, with new strong armor, represents one of the best tanks in the later levels. The technique perfectly restrains the onslaught of the enemy and can be at the forefront of the attack. However, it is important for her not to "shine". After all, the sides of the tank are very weak, and a projectile hit from the side will be fraught with bad consequences. But mobility partly solves this problem.

The second model is the average german tank E 50. This is a universal machine that can suddenly open on an unexpected part of the map, entering from behind enemy lines. It can also be used as a heavy tank for frontal attack. Due to high mobility and powerful accurate cannon playing on the "epise" (as this model is called by the players) is a lot of fun. This machine gives the player many options for combat, and he decides which tactics to choose. For an experienced gamer, this opens up great opportunities, but it will be quite pleasant for a beginner to ride this tank. However, if a player has reached level 9, then he can hardly be called a beginner.

M103 is the third best tier 9 heavy tank. This American example has high armor in front, which can withstand hits from large calibers. Therefore, it is appropriate to use it in battle as the main penetrating force. And if the map allows, then due to good mobility, the tank allows you to play "cat and mouse" with enemies.

Level 9 Bonus

The bonus vehicle at level 9 is the Soviet medium tank T-54. The developers worsened this car several times, reducing the thickness of the hull armor. However, such a tank is still very popular and a worthy contender for the title of the best. High speed, low silhouette and mobility - these are the advantages of the machine.

10th level

At the last, 10th, level, there are the best tanks, which are to some extent the result of the technical development of each nation. All cars of this level have their own "chips" and have good characteristics. Naturally, there are even imbs like ART-SAU, PT 10 and Waffenträger auf, which should be replaced.

In general, it is almost impossible to single out the best Tier 10 World of Tanks tank. After all, it is always about extremes. There are huge "cast-iron walls" that are difficult to break through, there are powerful drum heavy vehicles, as well as diverse medium tanks. Therefore, the player will have to make a choice and determine for himself which tank is better in World of Tanks. After all, the excellent balancing of the game does not allow us to single out the best car that would be superior to others in all (or at least half) parameters. Therefore, among the "dozens" it is impossible to single out any one tank.

Conclusion

Each player determines the best combat vehicle for yourself to the best of your ability and game style. Someone likes to butt on heavy tanks, and someone prefers to quickly move around the map in order to find targets for their team. The developers have carefully worked out the characteristics of all combat vehicles in the game and eliminated situations where most players choose the same unit, forgetting about the rest.