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| 5 List of the Fastest Tanks in the World |
International Military - The tank first appeared on the battlefield in 1916 when the First World War was raging. Over time, tanks have played an important role on the battlefield and in any ground operation. In addition to strong armor, weapons and permeability, speed is also an important indicator for a reliable tank.
Here are 5 of the fastest tanks in the world that you must know
1. South Korean K2 Black Panther
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| South Korean K2 Black Panther |
The K2 Black Panther main battle tank is considered a new generation combat vehicle using exclusive South Korean technology. The tank is armed with a 6.6 meter long 120 mm smooth-bore gun, paired with a 7.62 mm gun, and a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun on the roof of the turret.
The K2 Black Panther tank uses a diesel engine with a capacity of 1,500 horsepower and is equipped with a gas turbine installation with a capacity of 400 horsepower. This is to ensure the proper functioning of the generator and power supply of electrical equipment, in case of main engine failure. The tank can accelerate on the highway up to 70 km/h, and 50 km/h on the highway.
2. Germany Leopard 2A7 +
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| Germany Leopard 2A7 + |
The German Leopard 2A7+ tank is a highly modernized version of the Leopard 2A6 tank that was first shown in 2010. Designers adapted the combat vehicle to perform both ordinary combat and action missions in urban environments. The Leopard 2A7+ tank is equipped with a 120 mm smoothbore gun caliber 55.
The German Leopard 2A7 + tank is made according to the traditional scheme. In the power compartment of the combat vehicle there is a V-shaped liquid-cooled turbocharged diesel engine developing 1,500 horsepower. The maximum speed is 72 km/h on the highway and 45 km/h on the highway.
3. French AMX-56 Leclerc
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| French AMX-56 Leclerc |
The main battle tank of the French Armed Forces AMX-56 Leclerc is considered one of the most complex and technologically advanced because it is embedded with the most modern electronic devices. The AMX-56 Leclerc tank body is designed in a classic version with the driver's control and mechanics compartment at the front, the combat center in the center and the motor-transmission at the rear.
The AMX-56 Leclerc tank relies on a 120 mm caliber 52 cannon and uses armor shells from the Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks. This tank uses a V-shaped eight-cylinder diesel engine with 1,500 horsepower, so it can go 71 km/h on the highway and 50 km /hour on rough terrain.
4. Russian T-14 Armata
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| Russian T-14 Armata |
Russia's T-14 Armata main battle tank is the latest generation unmanned turret, designed on the basis of a universal tracking platform. The tank was shown for the first time at the Victory Parade in 2015. The hull is protected by fourth generation Malachite dynamic armor and a 125mm smoothbore gun, but can easily be replaced by a 152mm gun.
The Russian T-14 Armata tank engine has an automatic transmission with variable power from 1,200 to 1,800 horsepower, allowing acceleration to 90 km/h on the highway and up to 60 km/h on rough terrain.
5. Ukrainian BM Oplot
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| Ukrainian BM Oplot |
The Ukrainian BM Oplot main battle tank is designed according to the classic layout and the control compartment is located at the front. In the center is the fighting compartment, and at the rear is the motor-transmission compartment. The BM Oplot tank is armed with a 125 mm smoothbore gun with 48 caliber.
The designers installed a six-cylinder diesel engine with a volume of 16.3 liters and a capacity of 1200 horsepower. This allows the BM Oplot tank to accelerate up to 70 km/hour on the highway and 40-45 km/hour on rough terrain.