Here is a list of the Top 10 Tanks of the World (2025) based on firepower, protection, mobility, technology, and combat experience:
Top 10 Tanks of The World
1. Leopard 2A7A1 (Germany)
The Leopard 2A7A1 is one of the most advanced tanks in the world, developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. It features:
- Main Gun: 120mm L55 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Enhanced modular composite armor with active protection
- Engine: 1,500 hp MTU MB 873 Ka-501 diesel engine
- Speed: 70 km/h
- Special Features: Trophy Active Protection System, improved battlefield management system
2. M1A2 SEP Abrams (USA)
The M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package) Abrams is a powerhouse developed by General Dynamics:
- Main Gun: 120mm M256 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Chobham composite armor with depleted uranium layers
- Engine: 1,500 hp Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine engine
- Speed: 67 km/h
- Special Features: Advanced thermal imaging, digital fire control system
3. K2 Black Panther (South Korea)
The K2 Black Panther by Hyundai Rotem is South Korea’s most advanced tank:
- Main Gun: 120mm L55 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Advanced composite armor with ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor)
- Engine: 1,500 hp Doosan DV27K diesel engine
- Speed: 70 km/h
- Special Features: Semi-automatic loading system, water-fording capability
4. Challenger 2 (United Kingdom)
The Challenger 2, built by BAE Systems, is Britain’s main battle tank:
- Main Gun: 120mm L30 rifled gun
- Armor: Dorchester composite armor
- Engine: 1,200 hp Perkins CV12 diesel engine
- Speed: 59 km/h
- Special Features: Exceptional protection, long-range accuracy
5. T-14 Armata (Russia)
Russia’s T-14 Armata, developed by Uralvagonzavod, is a next-generation tank:
- Main Gun: 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun
- Armor: Composite armor with Afghanit Active Protection System
- Engine: 1,500 hp ChTZ 12N360 diesel engine
- Speed: 75 km/h
- Special Features: Unmanned turret, AI-assisted targeting
6. Merkava Mk.4 (Israel)
The Merkava Mk.4, designed by Israel Defense Forces (IDF), prioritizes crew safety:
- Main Gun: 120mm MG253 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Modular composite armor with Trophy APS
- Engine: 1,500 hp MTU diesel engine
- Speed: 64 km/h
- Special Features: Rear troop compartment, advanced battlefield network integration
7. Type 90 (Japan)
The Type 90, developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is Japan’s modern main battle tank:
- Main Gun: 120mm Rheinmetall smoothbore gun
- Armor: Modular composite armor
- Engine: 1,500 hp Mitsubishi 10ZG diesel engine
- Speed: 70 km/h
- Special Features: Advanced autoloader, high-speed maneuverability
8. Leclerc (France)
France’s Leclerc, produced by Nexter Systems, is one of the fastest tanks in the world:
- Main Gun: 120mm CN120-26 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Modular composite armor
- Engine: 1,500 hp V8X-1500 Hyperbar diesel engine
- Speed: 72 km/h
- Special Features: Highly automated fire control system, lightweight design
9. Oplot-M (Ukraine)
The Oplot-M, developed by Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau, is Ukraine’s most advanced tank:
- Main Gun: 125mm KBA-3 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)
- Engine: 1,200 hp 6TD-2E diesel engine
- Speed: 70 km/h
- Special Features: Thermal imaging system, advanced countermeasures
10. T-90M (Russia)
The T-90M Proryv, an upgrade of the T-90, is Russia’s most versatile tank:
- Main Gun: 125mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
- Armor: Relikt ERA with Active Protection System
- Engine: 1,130 hp V-92S2F diesel engine
- Speed: 60 km/h
- Special Features: Enhanced crew survivability, digital fire control system
