Tanks have become combat vehicles that are relied on
in land battles. Of the many tanks in the world, only a few are categorized as
the strongest tanks.
The strongest tanks are claimed to have the best
ability to carry out its mission can be completed safely. The name is also the
strongest tank, of course the specifications are above average.
Interesting Engineering, a media that presents
information about science and technology, put seven tanks on the list of the
world's strongest armored vehicles.
Just wonder what these tanks are and how much they
cost to build?
Here is the review.
Challenger 2
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| challenger 2 |
This British armored vehicle is on the list of the
strongest in the world. Challenger 2 began in use since 1998 until now.
The cost spent to produce one unit is said to reach
4.2 million pounds sterling or equivalent to Rp 76 billion. With such a large
cost, this tank has an advantage in a 120 mm caliber main weapon that is very
accurate plus strong armor.
Just so you know, Challenger 2 can shoot with a
maximum range of 5 km. In fact, this tank holds the record as a "tank
killer". So far Challenger 2 tanks are used in the UK and Oman.
Leopard 2A7 +
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| leopard 2A7 + |
Originally from Germany, Leopard 2A7 + is the strongest
armored vehicle in the world. Main Battle Tank or MBT has been used since 2014.
This tank is produced by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, a company that manufactures
locomotives, tanks and armored vehicles.
Excellence Leopard 2A7 + lies in its main weapon,
the L55 smoothbore which has a diameter of 120 mm. This is added to the
protection system in all parts of the tank. This tank is also superior in
speed. This MBT can go at 72 km per hour.
Not many countries have this tank. In addition to
Germany, Qatar and Hungary have Leopard 2A7. The production cost per unit is
said to reach 8.5 million euros or equivalent to Rp 136 billion.
K2 Black Panther
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| K2 Balck Panther |
The tank, which began to be used since 2016, has
been named the strongest in the world. K2 Black Panther is a tank originating
from South Korea. This MBT is produced by Hyundai Rotem, a company that
manufactures rolling stock and trains.
The advantages of the K2 Black Panther are similar
to those of the Leopard 2A7. The protection system is equipped with modular
composite armor. Continuously coupled with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) and
passive protection systems such as Leopard 2A7.
Plus the ability to shoot K2 Black Panther is fairly
accurate on the target. With all these advantages, the construction of one of
the strongest tanks cost US $ 8.5 million or around Rp 120 billion.
T-14 Armata
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| T-14 Armata |
The next strongest tank comes from Russia. T-14
Armata came into use in 2015. The MBT is produced by Uralvagonzavod, an engine
company in Russia. The manufacture of one unit of this tank costs US $ 3.7
million or Rp 52 billion.
The advantages of this tank are in the turret which
does not require a crew at all. That way, the T-14 Armata doesn't need many
crew members in it. This MBT only needs three crew members to control it.
T-14 Armata is armed with 2A82-1M cannon. The turret
and hull are coated with explosive reactive armor (ERA). This protection is
coupled with the Afghanit Active Protection System which can detect, monitor
and intercept anti-tank ammunition.
M1A2 SEP Abrams
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| M1A2 Sep Abrams |
Tank from the United States has become one of the
strongest tanks in the world. M1A2 SEP Abrams came into use in 1999. The
greatness of this tank has been tested on a number of battlefields. Reportedly
the manufacture of one unit of this tank cost US $ 3.8 million or Rp 53.73
billion.
The superiority of the M1A2 SEP Abrams is seen in
the engine and the protection of the armor layers is improved. No wonder this
tank can be so strong. Because the use of uranium in some parts as a defense.
However, the firepower of the M1A2 SEP Abrams has
not been able to surpass Leopard 2A7 +. Because the main weapon is smoothbore
L44 which is 120 mm shorter in diameter. Even so, this MBT is still considered
dangerous.
Merkava Mark IV
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| Merkava Mark IV |
It is unexpected that Israel has the strongest
armored vehicle in the world, the Merkava Mark IV. This tank has been used
since 2004. Its greatness is said to be equivalent to Russia's T40, or the M1
Abrams of the United States.
Merkava Mark IV has the advantage of being easily
repaired if there is damage. The MBT is also equipped with an Active Protection
System that can intercept projectiles.
The weapon system is fitted with a 120 mm diameter
smoothbore. The amount that has been made reaches 360 units.
Type 90 Kyū-maru
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| Type 90 Kyu Maru |
Tank known as the Type 90 Tank is also touted as the
strongest tank in the world. Type 90 tanks have been used since 1990 with
manufacturing costs reaching 790 million Japanese Yen or Rp 103 billion.
The tank developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
together with Krauss-Maffei and MaK has a number of advantages. Starting from
the 120 mm diameter Rheinmetall weapon to the defense that is fitted with
modular ceramic / steel composite armor.
