![]() What this means is that it can go to difference stances, depress, elevate in different directions which if in a hull-down position is very useful for aiming the gun in directions which otherwise would not be achievable with standard torsion bar suspension. The K2 Black Panther also features an advanced hydro-pneumatic suspension system like no other tank in the world. The Leopard, however, does out perform it as it can travel 45 mph over road in generic state. It is one of the fastest tanks in the world, being able to travel 44 mph over roads in comparison to the M1A2’s 42 mph. – This is further increased with the optional use of the gas turbine power unit. The vehicle in its generic state has a power to weight ratio of 27.3 hp/tonne. The vehicles engine is powered by a MTU MB-883 Ka500 diesel, which provides 1,500 horse power (HP), an additional 400 horse power is gained through a gas turbine power unit. ![]() It also has modular armor which can be added onto the vehicle for extra enhanced protection while also having composite armor. It includes explosive reactive armor (ERA) and Non-explosive and non-energetic reactive armor (NERA). The vehicles armor has layers of soft and hard anti-missile system. However, the advantages are that there is more room inside the tank as there is one less crewman taking up space. There is debate whether to which is more efficient at pumping out the ammunition the fastest. The K2 also doesn’t require a fourth crewman like the M1A2 or Challenger 2, as it has an auto loader which automatically loads the main gun. Given to this fact it has the ability to “kill” most modern tanks especially with its high velocity L/55 which is said to be able to penetrate all types of armor currently out there. With this said as stated before in this article the K2 main battle tank (MBT) can fire Korean Smart Top-Attack Munition (KSTAM) which gives this vehicle the ability to kill the latest in generation of tanks where top-side armor is not that well protected. The tank earns the top ranking since is is a very modern tank armed with the latest generation of guns from Rheinmetall, the L/55 120 mm smooth bore gun. It also one of the most expensive tanks in the world costing an estimated $8.8 million per vehicle however, this is not without reason. The South Koreans have built a beautiful tank which has unique features unlike no other tank in the world. So of course it depends on how you’d deploy such a tank and you’d have to of course like in most situations consider the environment they’ll be operating in. Though the disadvantages of moving a 120 mm gun into an urban area will also mean a lot of civilian casualties but then again if enemy fighters are fighting in buildings, the 120 mm will blow a hole straight into the building, minimising any casualties for friendly troops on the ground. At least with the Merkava you can transport them and the tanks can work independently. Sure other tanks can go into urban environments, but they’d need support in the likes of lighter armored personnel carriers, carrying the infantry up with them. Since it can carry a full squad of infantry, unlike no other tank, the purpose of this tank is suited for urban combat among being able to engage other tanks as well. Take for example the Mervaka, it would be suggested that the vehicle is a heavily armored transport tank which can go into urban areas since it can take a lot of punishment. ![]() How well does the tank perform in certain situations? Which tank has the best armor? That is just the way warfare works, as there are no certain battle situations, but we can define the best tank, by evaluating and working out which tank would perform best for multiple situations. What tank would be better suited for this situation as opposed to this situation then come to a conclusion. (As the poll suggests when voting: Which is your favourite Main Battle Tank?) So what tank really is the best in the world? Well first you need to look at multiple variables and factors which play into a situation. Though this doesn’t in any way suggest the best tank in the world, just users who believe their favourite tank is the Leopard 2A6. Mainly the people who voted in the poll came from the United States so there can’t be any claims of bias since the Leopard 2A6 is a European/German tank. However a poll which we have surveyed since 2008 has shown that the Leopard 2A6 is the peoples most favourite tank out of nearly 600 people who voted they voted 160 times for the Leopard 2A6 in a poll which included the M1A2, Challenger 2, T-90 and Leclerc. People in different countries are very competitive when it comes to deciding the best tank in the world.
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