Most tanks of the twentieth century (10 photo + letter) Bashny.Net

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American Military Channel television continues to publish the ratings of the most effective weapons, which was invented by a man in the XX century. Earlier television published the rating of the best small arms of the last century. At this time, the American and British experts evaluated tanks.
Ratings imposed on five parameters: "firepower", "quality of the armor" ("security"), "mobility" ("Mobility"), "ease of manufacture" and the so-called "intimidation factor" (psychological impact on the enemy).
The sum of points for all parameters yielded an overall assessment of the tank. This stipulates that each tank was compared with others, and evaluated on the basis of the technical requirements of their time. The greatest number of points scored legend WWII T-34 tank. Another Soviet tank took the eighth position.

10. Sherman (USA)

First released: 1942
Maximum speed: 39 km / h
Power reserve: 160 km
The thickness of the armor: 62 mm
Main weapon: 75 millimitrovaya fast gun

Model points gained little in terms of "firepower" and "armor." But its eight-cylinder engine of the plant "Ford" is effective and reliable, so the tank gains in mobility. However, in the ranking of M-4 Sherman earned, due to the ease of production. In three years, it was released 48 thousand such cars.





9. Merkava (Israel)

First released: 1977
Maximum speed: 55 km / h
Power reserve: 500 km
The thickness of the armor: classified
Main weapon: 120 millimitrovaya gun

Armor Merkava - impenetrable, and it is the highest score in the appropriate category (such it was considered before the war with "Hezbollah", which Soviet and Russian MANPADS easily pierced his armor - approx. NEWSru.com). But a large number of speed and armor prevents violates ratio "weight-power" that makes the Israeli weapon loses much of "mobility". The unit of this model - a complex, it is expensive, it is also a reason for the low rating in the category. However, the tank is very effective in the battle, and strong firepower and a high factor of deterrence guarantees him 9th place in the rankings.



8. T-54/55 (USSR)

First released: 1948
Maximum speed: 50 km / h
Power reserve: 400 km
The thickness of the armor: 203 mm
Main weapon: 100 millimitrovaya gun D10T
T-54/55 is gaining an average score of "firepower", "mobility" and "armor." In total there were produced 95,000 units - because of this model gets top marks in the "ease of production." However, the "intimidation factor" - below average. Afraid they had only due to the fact that there were so many, - experts say.



7. "Challenger" (England)

First released: 1982
Maximum speed: 60 km / h
Cruising 550 km
The thickness of the armor: classified
Main weapon: 120 millimitrovaya rifled gun

"Challenger" gets high points for their first class armor and the maximum - for "firepower". According to the degree of destruction rifled gun - record. This machine Low "intimidation factor" - is an impressive model, but the world has such enough.



6. "Panzer» Mk IV (Germany)

First released: 1937
Maximum speed: 40 km / h
Power reserve: 208 km
The thickness of the armor: 50 mm
Main weapon: 75mm gun

Mk IV received average scores for the "mobility" and high for the "protection" and "firepower". But this model disappointing in terms of ease of production. Mk IV - a complex, high-tech machines, and, like all German models, she had difficulty with mass production. However, the "intimidation factor" is very high: in the early days of the Second World confront him was impossible.



5. "Centurion" (England)

First released: 1945
Maximum speed: 35 km / h
Power reserve: 200 km
The thickness of the armor: 17-152 mm
Main weapon: Gun 105 mm

Points "Centurion" mean in the "mobility", but higher in the "firepower". His armor has proved its reliability, so this category is also close to the tank top marks. In addition, he was awarded the points in the "ease of manufacture" for the simple design and accessibility: it is produced in large quantities.



4. WWI (England)

First released in 1917
Maximum speed: 6, 5 km / h
Power Reserve: 35 km
The thickness of the armor: 6-12 mm
Main weapon: two six-foot cannon

In fact, at the WWI thin armor, but at that time it was the only secure means of armor in the battle, so the tank has become a leader by this category, but not at the expense of mobility or firepower. Produce gun was difficult because at the time he was a product of the highest technology. But the "intimidation factor" significant - nothing like the war have not seen before, because - honorable fourth place in the rankings.



3. "Tiger" (Germany)

First released in 1942.
Maximum speed: 37 km / h
Power reserve: 200 km
The thickness of the armor: 100 mm
Main weapon: 88mm gun

"Tiger" gets the highest points in the category of "firepower" 88 millimeters for the Second World War seemed monstrous. According to the degree of protection it is close to the highest evaluation. This tank was unusually heavy, but its rate is sufficient to obtain an average score for rapidity. However, the result is close to zero points, "Tiger" gets for the "production". But he had a high number of points in the "intimidation factor" - the mere mention of the guns on the enemy acted oppressively.



2. M-1 Abrams (USA)

First released in 1983.
Maximum speed: 70 km / h
Power reserve: 475 km.
The thickness of the armor: classified
Main weapon: a 120-mm gun M256

M-1 received the highest points for the "firepower" and "security" - these parameters it surpasses all modern tanks. However, the ranking of the "production", he received a low score - is extremely complicated and expensive construction. It is also possible that today, according to the Military Channel, is the deadliest tank, he received the highest score for "deterrent."



1. T-34 (Soviet Union)

First released in 1940.
Maximum speed of 55 km / h
Power reserve: 430 km
The thickness of the armor: 65 mm
Main weapon: gun 76, 2 mm

T-34 was almost top marks for firepower, mobility and protection. In addition, this model is the easiest to make, so she got the maximum points in the category of "ease of production." However, the "intimidation factor" was also virtually unattainable - one type of tank sow fear and panic among the enemy.

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