The Russia-Ukraine war in recent weeks has remained extremely fierce on all fronts. Faced with the above situation, a number of Western countries also announced the aid of powerful tanks in the hope of helping Kiev create a breakthrough on the battlefield, gaining an advantage over Moscow’s quick and strong attacks.

Below is information about some types of tanks that experts consider to be the most “terrible” in the world.

American M1 Abrams

According to site 19fortyfive , the American M1 Abrams must definitely be on this list. It has been nearly 20 years since the US main battle tank was first used in the Iraq war in 2003. The tank was also deployed in Iraq’s Anbar province in 2004 and 2005, along with Helmand province. of Afghanistan in 2010.

American M1 Abrams tank. Photo: US ARMY

Abrams proved its power during the first Gulf War. During the war, 1,848 tanks were deployed to Iraq and only 23 of them were eliminated from combat. However, that number was only slightly damaged, none were destroyed and no tankers were killed.

During the Second Gulf War, the armored unit that captured Saddam Hussein also used Abrams. During this war, an incident occurred when in 2003 a US Marine Corps Abrams fell off a bridge across the Euphrates River near Nasiriya City (Iraq), killing four tankers. However, according to 19fortyfive , time after time, the M1 Abrams has performed excellently in battles and every 7 years, this tank model will be upgraded once.

K2 Black Panther of Korea

K2 Black Panther (or “Black Panther” K2) of Korea also appears on this list. It has a dual-performance suspension system, which can be adjusted for better ride and optimized on rough terrain.

K2 Black Panther of Korea. Photo: KOREAN ARMY

Black Panther is considered a deadly machine every time he appears on the battlefield. They are equipped with a high-damage smart bullet called KSTAM-II, which can automatically find the enemy tank’s weakest point. This type is fired at a range of about 8 km, then it parachutes and flies down while calculating the target location — usually the top of the enemy tank’s turret.

The main gun also fires very accurately even when Black Panther moves on mountainous terrain.

Leopard 2 of Germany

Leopard 2 is known as the best tank in Europe, according to 19fortyfive .

This tank has a turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 1,500 horsepower and can move at a speed of nearly 68 km/h with a maximum range of nearly 549 km.

Leopard 2 of Germany. Photo: REUTERS

According to Business Insider, the Leopard 2’s main weapon is a 120 mm smoothbore cannon, in addition it is also equipped with a 7.62 mm machine gun and an automatic grenade launcher. It can travel up to more than 450 km without refueling.

Russia’s T-14 Armata

According to Newsweek , Russia’s T-14 Armata caused a stir when it debuted in Moscow in 2015. In 2016, a British military intelligence official said that the T-14 Armata deserved to be considered a “the most powerful tank in its generation”.

Russia’s T-14 Armata. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

“Without exaggeration, Armata represents the most revolutionary change in tank design in the past half century” – the anonymous official said, according to The Telegraph.

This official said the T-14 Armata is truly different from other main battle tanks thanks to its unmanned turret, which can support a 125 mm cannon. The crew, instead of being located in the turret, was placed in an armored “capsule” inside the tank’s body. This helps increase the ability to protect soldiers operating chariots.

The T-14 Armata can reach a maximum speed of about 88.5 km/h, has a maximum weight of 53 tons and has a flexible chassis.

British Challenger 2

The British army’s website says the Challenger 2 is “designed to destroy other tanks”, adding that it has been used “in operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Iraq, and have never suffered loss at the hands of the enemy.

British Challenger 2. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

This tank possesses a V12 diesel engine with a capacity of 1,200 horsepower and can move at a speed of up to 67 km/h, and an operating range of more than 547 km. The tank is armed with three guns, with the main weapon being a 120 mm rifle. In addition, Challenger 2 is also equipped with 2 coaxial machine guns.