What is the most feared main battle tank?

The Challenger 2
Challenger 2
The FV4030/4 Challenger 1 is a British main battle tank (MBT) used by the British Army from 1983 to 2001, when it was superseded by the Challenger 2. It is also currently used by the Royal Jordanian Army as its main battle tank, after heavy modifications.
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is widely considered one of the most capable and formidable main battle tanks in the world. It is armed with a deadly accurate 120 mm gun and can take a lot of punishment. Modern variants make use of the latest Chobham armor, and it is incredibly reliable in combat.
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What is the most feared 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 main battle tank?

Top 10 Main Battle Tanks
  1. Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany) It is a recent version of the proven and successful Leopard 2 design. ...
  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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What is the strongest tank in history?

The M1 Abrams for sure belongs on this list. It has been almost 20-years since the American Abrams main battle tank was used in a force-on-force battle during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. It was also deployed in Iraq's Anbar province in 2004 and 2005, plus Afghanistan's Helmand Province in 2010.
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What was the most feared tank during WW2?

Germany's Tiger tank, whether in the form of the Tiger I or later Tiger II (King Tiger), was the most feared tank of WWII.
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Could a Sherman tank destroy a Panzer?

No Sherman could—on paper at least—stand up to a Panther, but the U.S. had the priceless advantage of supporting airpower, plentiful reserves, and an overwhelming superiority of numbers.
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Which tank was better King 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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What tank has the thickest armor ever?

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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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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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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Why was the Panzer tank so feared?

The Tiger's 88mm-wide mobile main gun was so formidable that shells often blasted straight through enemy tanks, coming out the other side. Its heavy armour was also so thick that a crew (usually of 5) could mostly park in front of an enemy anti-tank gun without fear of harm.
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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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What tank has the biggest gun?

The FV4005 holds the distinction of being the single largest cannon available in War Thunder Ground Forces at 183 mm, as well as having a very long single-shell reload with a stock time of 38.9 seconds.
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Which tank has the best armour in the world?

Challenger 2 is considered one of the best-protected tanks in the world, equipped with second-generation Chobham Armor, a composite matrix of ceramic and metal with superior qualities over typical steel-rolled homogeneous armor.
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Who had the best tank in ww2?

Top Ten Tanks of WWII
  • Tiger I – The Germans commonly used Tiger I to refer to any one of a number of their heavy tanks used during WWII. ...
  • Tiger II – A heavy German tank of WWII, the Tiger II tank made its mark on World War II history with its heavy armor and powerful gun.
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Why do Russian tanks lose their turrets?

Images of destroyed Russian tanks with their turrets blown off have become common since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine. Experts say that Russian tanks have a design flaw that makes them vulnerable to being decapitated by Ukrainian attacks, called a "jack-in-the-box effect," CNN reported.
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Could a Sherman Firefly destroy a tiger?

Despite this, the Firefly's increased firepower was much valued, and during many engagements, the Firefly proved its worth, knocking out Tigers and Panthers at long range, as well as less formidable tanks such as Panzer IVs and StuG tank destroyers.
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Is tiger tank overrated?

In conclusion, the Tiger was a great tank, but not the right tank to suit the needs or production and logistical capabilities of the German army and is one of the most overrated tanks.
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Why was the Panther tank so good?

The Panther was blessed with excellent cross-country mobility and was perhaps the best riding tank of the war. It's well sloped armor and long high velocity 75mm gun are plainly visible here. On paper, the Panther holds an advantage in almost every category.
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Are there any Panther tanks left?

Surviving Panther tanks are very rare. There are just over a dozen Panthers currently on display in the world. The MVTF Panther is one of six in working order and the only one in the United States.
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Was the Panther the best ww2 tank?

The Panther has been called the finest German tank of World War II. Some people have even suggested that it was the best overall tank in that war. However, the Panther has become the subject of a mythology out of all proportion to its actual effectiveness as a weapon of war.
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