What is the heaviest tank?

The heaviest tank ever constructed was the German Panzerkampfwagen Maus, which weighed 188 tonnes (414,469 lb).
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What is the heaviest modern tank?

The M1A2 Abrams main battle tank, produced by General Dynamics Land Systems (USA) has a combat weight of 63 tonnes (138,900 lb), making it the heaviest tank currently in operational service. It is equipped with a 120 mm gun and has a top speed of 68 km/h (42 mph).
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What is the lightest tank in the world?

It weighs just 24 tonnes (52,910 lb). To provide protection from other tanks additional metal armour is mounted on the outside of the vehicle. Although the tracks and many of the fittings on the ACAVP are made of metal, there are no metal components in the integral structure of the vehicle.
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Do light tanks still exist?

The light tank still fills an important niche in many armies, especially for nations with airborne divisions, Marine Infantry, or those without the resources and funding for main battle tanks. They have important advantages over heavier tanks in Southeast Asia and other nations in the Equatorial region.
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What is the deadliest tank in the world?

The new Russian T-14 Armata main battle tank (MBT), dubbed the “world's deadliest tank,” has been making headlines ever since its first public appearance during this year's May 9 Victory parade in Moscow.
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What is the strongest tank?

Meet the 3 Most Powerful Tanks on the Planet Today
  • 3 Most Powerful Tanks: Meet the M1 Abrams. The M1A2 Abrams, with all its upgrades, has to be considered the best tank compared to the Leopard and the Black Panther. ...
  • 3 Most Powerful Tanks: Meet The K2 Black Panther. ...
  • 3 Most Powerful Tanks: The German Leopard.
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Which tank has the thickest armor?

The Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus (aka "Mouse") is the heaviest fully enclosed armoured fighting vehicle ever built. The Germans might not have built the Ratte, but that didn't stop them building monster tanks like this one.
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Can RPG destroy tank?

Even if the RPG hit does not completely disable the tank or kill the crew, it can still damage external equipment, lowering the tank's effectiveness or forcing the crew to abandon and destroy it.
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What is world's best tank?

Currently top 10 best tanks in the world are these:
  1. Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany) ...
  2. Nr.2 K2 Black Panther (South Korea) ...
  3. Nr.3 M1A2 SEP (USA) ...
  4. Nr.4 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom) ...
  5. Nr.5 Armata (Russia) ...
  6. Nr.6 Merkava Mk.4 (Israel) ...
  7. Nr.7 Type 90 (Japan) ...
  8. Nr.8 Leclerc (France)
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Which tank was better tiger or Panther?

The Panther was a compromise. While having essentially the same Maybach V12 petrol (690 hp) engine as the Tiger I, it had better gun penetration, was lighter and faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tiger I. The trade-off was weaker side armour, which made it vulnerable to flanking fire.
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Which tank has the most guns?

An article recently declared North Korea's Pokpung-ho IV the tank with the most firepower in the world. This would make it more powerful than all other tanks, including the American M1A2 Abrams and Russian T-90M. In reality, the North Korean tank has considerably less firepower than virtually any other modern tank.
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What is the most famous tank?

The Sherman tank was the most commonly used American tank in World War II. More than 50,000 Shermans were produced between 1942 and 1945. They were used in all combat theaters—not only by the United States, but also by Great Britain, the Free French, China, and even the Soviet Union.
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Which tank has the most horsepower?

South Korea's K2 Black Panther is the main battle tank that is being propelled by an MTU MT-883 Ka-501 4-cycle, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine that feeds the tank with a 1,500 horsepower.
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Is the Leopard 2 the best tank?

The German Leopard 2, the best tank in Europe, has also been upgraded to the latest 2A7V version with improved protection of its "wedge turret." The turbocharged diesel engine has 1,500 horsepower and can totally move out at a speed of 42 mph with a maximum range of 341 miles.
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Are there any King Tiger tanks left?

The 68-tonne behemoth is one of only eight King Tiger tanks remaining from the roughly 490 built during World War Two. "The Tiger is probably the most famous German tank from the war, but the King Tiger was even heavier, better armoured and had a bigger gun," said Kubicki.
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What is Russia's best tank?

The T-90M tank, which is one of the newest additions to Russia's T-90 series, is the most technologically advanced battle vehicle within Russia's frontline arsenal, according to The Drive, and was first issued to Russian military divisions in the spring of 2020.
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What is the strongest tank in WW2?

Known as the "Panther", the Panzer V was the mightiest of them all, with incredibly thick and sloped armor to ricochet most enemy shots, as well as a 75mm cannon that packed almost as much of a punch as the legendary Tiger tank's 88mm cannon.
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What is the smallest military tank?

The Badger is officially the smallest passenger tank on Earth, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. It's a one-man, all-terrain vehicle designed to breach buildings and other fortified positions. It's powerful enough to break down doors yet small enough to fit in a lift.
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Did the U.S. have a heavy tank in WWII?

Near the end of the war, the M26 Pershing tank was deployed as the first operational heavy tank of the US Army. It was designated a heavy tank when it was designed in WWII due to its 90 mm gun, which was at the time the largest caliber gun found on a US tank.
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What was the largest U.S. tank in ww2?

The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank/medium tank of the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J.
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