According to estimates by British and American experts was compiled ranking of the best tanks in the world of his time. This list was compiled taking into account the following criteria:
• Psychological impact on the enemy, the so-called intimidation factor;
• ease of production;
• Maneuverability and mobility;
• Quality of armor (level of security);
• Firepower level.
The total score of the ball was calculated according to the sum of points for all characteristics. At the same time, the technical requirements of that time were taken into account.
10. Sherman, made in 1942 by the Americans
The maximum speed is 39 km / h, the main gun used is a 75 mm fast gun. The thickness of the armor is 62 mm. This tank model scored quite a lot of points for the categories of armor and firepower. The ease of production allowed the tank to reach 10th place. For three years, the developers released 48 thousand copies.
9. Merkava, made in Israel in 1977
As the main gun, a 120 mm gun is used, the maximum speed reaches 55 km / h. The armor of the model in question is almost impenetrable, due to which the tank received the highest score in this category from specialists. The penultimate place in the category of the tank was due to its own high cost. This is one of the most expensive tanks in the ranking.
8. T-54/55, made in the USSR in 1948
The maximum speed level of one of the best tanks is 50 km / h. A hundred millimeter D10T gun is used as the main gun. The average score for this model was in the categories of armor, mobility and firepower. In the category of ease of production, the tank took a leading position due to the fact that a total of 95 thousand such vehicles were produced. The intimidation factor is not very large.
7. Challenger released in England in 1982
The maximum speed of the model can reach 60 km / h. As the main equipment used 120 mm rifled gun. The indicators of the thickness of the armor are classified. Maximum points were obtained for the level of firepower and first-class armor. As for the degree of destruction - the model is a champion. As for the deterrence factor, it is too low to put the model at a higher ranking position.
6. Pz IV, released in Germany in 1937
The maximum speed of the model can reach 40 km / h. As the main gun used 75 mm gun. The thickness of the armor is 50 mm. For firepower and protection, the model received the highest score, the average score was obtained for mobility. The intimidation factor is extremely high, but there were certain difficulties with mass production.
5. Centurion released in England
The maximum speed of the model can reach 35 km / h. As the main gun, a 105 mm gun is used.
4. WWI, produced in 1917 by the British
The maximum speed reaches 6.5 km / h. As the main gun used two guns six feet each.
3. The tiger, made in 1942 by the Germans
The maximum speed can reach 37 km / h, a 88 mm cannon is used as the main gun. The thickness of the armor is 10 mm. The best German tank since the Second World War.
2. M-1 Abrams, made in 1983 by the Americans
The maximum speed can reach 70 km / h, and the main gun used is the M256 120 mm gun.
1. T-34, made in the USSR
Winner in ranking of the best tanks in the world, Soviet T-34. The maximum speed can reach 55 km / h. As the main gun, a 76.2 mm gun is used. The model received the highest ratings in the categories of protection, mobility and firepower. In addition, the model is very simple to manufacture.
