According to estimates by British and American experts, rating of the best tanks in the world of its time. This list was compiled taking into account the following criteria:
• Psychological impact on the enemy, the so-called deterrent factor;
• Ease of production;
• Maneuverability and mobility;
• Quality of armor (level of security);
• The level of firepower.
The overall score 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, American made in 1942
The maximum speed is 39 km / h, a 75 mm fast cannon is used as the main weapon. Armor thickness - 62 mm. This model of the tank scored 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 have released 48 thousand copies.
9.Merkava, produced in Israel in 1977
A 120 mm cannon is used as the main weapon, 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 from specialists in this category. The tank got the penultimate place in the category due to its own high cost. This is one of the most expensive tanks in the ranking.
8.T-54/55, produced in the USSR in 1948
One of the best tanks has a top speed level of 50 km / h. The main weapon is the D10T one hundred millimeter cannon. This model scored an average score in the categories of armor, mobility and firepower. In the category of ease of production, the tank took the leading position due to the fact that a total of 95 thousand such vehicles were produced. The deterrent factor is not particularly great.
7. Challenger, released in England in 1982
The maximum speed of the model can reach 60 km / h. A 120 mm rifled gun is used as the main equipment. At the same time, the indicators of the thickness of the armor are classified. The maximum scores were earned for the level of firepower and first-class armor. As for the degree of destruction, the model holds the record. As for the deterrent factor, it is too low to put the model in higher positions in the rating.
6.Pz IV, produced in Germany in 1937
The maximum speed of the model can reach 40 km / h. A 75 mm cannon is used as the main weapon. The thickness of the armor is 50 mm. For firepower and protection, the model received the highest score, an average score was received for mobility. The deterrent 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. A 105 mm cannon is used as the main weapon.
4. WWI, produced in 1917 by the British
The maximum speed reaches 6.5 km / h. Two six-foot cannons are used as the main weapon.
3. Tiger produced in 1942 by the Germans
The maximum speed can reach 37 km / h, an 88 mm cannon is used as the main weapon. The armor is 10 mm thick. The best German tank during the Second World War.
2.M-1 Abrams, produced in 1983 by the Americans
The maximum speed can reach 70 km / h, and the 120 mm M256 cannon is used as the main weapon.
1.T-34, produced in the USSR
Winner in ranking of the best tanks in the world, Soviet T-34. The maximum speed can reach 55 km / h. A 76.2 mm cannon is used as the main weapon. The model received the highest marks in the categories of protection, mobility and firepower. In addition, the model is very easy to manufacture.