NO.1 M1A2 SEP abrams, USA
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Firepower: The latest L55RH-12mm smoothbore gun from Rheinmetall Company of Germany is adopted, and the performance of the gun is excellent. M1A2' s excellent fire control system earned it a high score.
protection: the world-famous depleted uranium armor gives it excellent frontal protection, and the unique design of the magazine separation and pressure release plate, three-proof device and fire and explosion suppression device is quite excellent.
Maneuverability: M1A2 adopted the "European Power Package" and gained strong power and good reliability, thus getting rid of the "oil tiger" hat in the Gulf War. Its tactical and strategic maneuverability is excellent. However, because the vehicle-mounted equipment is too expensive, the logistics support and maintenance work is complicated and complicated, and the cost is amazing. Even if the average country can afford it, it can't afford it, which brings a lot of points to its comprehensive maneuverability.
informatization: comparatively speaking, the biggest advantage of M1A2 SEP lies in its far-ahead informatization level. The tank is equipped with the latest Battlefield Management System (BMS), which can automatically provide the positions, logistics information, target data and commands of both sides. A large number of electronic equipment are adopted, which can automatically detect the fault situation; The electronic sensing system improves the ability of target recognition and information transmission with friendly tanks; Brand-new command, control and communication systems have improved the combat efficiency of tanks. M1A2 is equipped with autonomous navigation system, which can quickly and accurately calibrate its position through GPS satellite positioning system. This makes its audio-visual tentacles extend in all directions, sensitive and quick, as if it were equipped with "clairvoyant eyes and ears." This is due to the unique network battlefield information sharing ability of the United States.
NO.2 DeGuoBao IIA6
Firepower: Rh12－L5512mm, the latest 55-caliber smoothbore gun of the famous Rein Metal Company, with muzzle muzzle velocity of 175m/s, using tungsten alloy bullets, penetrating up to 9mm at normal temperature, and its accuracy is quite high. With a range of 5m, it is the longest range tank gun at present. Command ceremony fire control system, reaction time is 6 seconds. As a benchmark for NATO chariots, the firepower standard of Leopard IIA6 is too high, so that few of them are second to none.
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Protection: According to the comparison test data of tank shooting conducted within NATO, the armor protection level of Leopard IIA6 is almost the same as that of M1A2, especially the protection ability against mines has reached the world leading level. This is extremely difficult for Leopard II. The talent of German designers is impressive.
maneuver: MB873Ka-51 4-stroke 12-cylinder V-type 9 angle water-cooled precombustion chamber supercharged intercooled diesel engine developed by MTU Company is one of the best diesel engines in the world at present. The engine power is 11 kW (15 HP) and the transmission system is excellent. When the firepower and protective performance are almost transformed, perhaps many people have no strict requirements for the maneuverability of tanks. But Leopard II did it, better than anyone else, which is a miracle. Although Leopard IIA6 is wide and heavy, considering the open terrain of European plains, it has little influence on its strategic maneuverability.
Informatization: On Leopard II, the traditional three performances of tanks have been achieved to the extreme, and the improvement of its informatization level is a key point, and A6 has also achieved it!
NO.3 French AMX leclerc
Firepower: leclerc is equipped with a CNI2 12mm smoothbore gun with 52 times caliber, which has a unique appearance and cancels the smoking device of the gun body. The design of fire control system is more ingenious, with high firing rate and first hit rate.
protection: every generation of tanks in France has a brand-new design concept. The gloom of being defeated by German lightning tactics in World War II prompted the French to put tank firepower and maneuverability in the first place, but their deliberate sacrifice of protection to gain maneuverability is no longer suitable today, when the infantry's anti-tank ability has been greatly improved. Therefore, the French Ground Weapons Industry Group (GIAT) clearly put the improvement of tank survivability in the first place at the beginning of design, and adopted the most advanced modular design technology and composite armor technology to design the car body and turret, forming a unique style of leclerc.
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Maneuver: French designers have always paid attention to the maneuverability of tanks, and the unique transmission system, supported by the strong power of the German heart, has enabled leclerc to obtain excellent maneuverability. It is worth mentioning the high pressurization technology adopted by the tank. Leclerc's acceleration and speed change performance is extraordinary, and the time required for ~32km/h is only 4~6 seconds. Because it is light and handy, its road and bridge passability and maximum range are better than other European and American main station tanks, which makes its strategic maneuverability outstanding.
informatization: the total weight of leclerc is about 55t, of which the weight of on-board electronic equipment accounts for 75%. No wonder leclerc has the nickname of "computer tank".
NO.4 China ZTZ-99G
Firepower: Although China has taken the imitation-self-made road in artillery, it is also better than blue in this process. ZTZ-99G adopts domestic 52 times caliber 125mm high bore pressure smoothbore gun, which is second to none among main station tanks in active service, and can easily penetrate the front armor of all current main station tanks. In addition, the 99G retains a major advantage of Soviet tank artillery, which can launch laser-guided missiles with a range of 5, m, which is of great significance for preemptively attacking ground or air targets. The latest ZTZ-99G adopts a large closed-loop fire control system with domestic aiming and guidance, reaching the world advanced level.
protection: the 99G has excellent bulletproof appearance, and the front of the turret adopts a wedge-shaped design similar to that of the German Leopard IIA 5/A6. The front armor of the turret is 5-6mm, and there are two layers of active reactive protective layers outside, so that the actual protective layer thickness is 1-12 mm.. The penetration of the main gun of the US M1A2 tank is 81mm. The most unique and shocking feature of 99G is the overhead laser glare suppression jamming device, which can interfere with and destroy the enemy's expensive sight-seeing equipment. So that 99G has a unique killing skill, becoming the only main battle tank with defensive attack power at present.
Maneuvering: Domestic 15HB 113KW (15HP) turbocharged intercooled high-power diesel engine and new high-efficiency transmission system are adopted, so that the maximum highway speed of 99G is 8km/h, the maximum off-road speed is 6km/h, the acceleration time from to 32km/h is 12 seconds, and the maximum travel distance is 6km. However, compared with roads and bridges in China and paddy fields in southern China, the 55t weight of the 99G is somewhat overweight, and the operability of the tank and the reliability of the engine need to be improved, which makes the strategic maneuverability of the 99G low.
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Informatization: Like Soviet tanks, the biggest disadvantage of 99G is its low informatization level. Improving the informatization level of tanks should be the focus of improvement after 99G.
NO.5 British Challenger II
Firepower: Naturally, the British stubbornly insist on rifled guns for certain reasons, that is, the unique advantages of rifled guns. As far as gun performance is concerned, challenger 2' s rifled gun is far superior to other muskets in both range and firing accuracy. But unfortunately, the shortcomings and advantages of the rifled gun are equally prominent. It is not only easy to wear and tear, but also has poor service life and limited power. Moreover, the logistics is extremely difficult because of the universality of the gun itself and its components. Its accuracy is also difficult to play an advantage because of the poor fire control system.
protection: the British are the inventors of composite armor, and its tank armor performance is famous. The British are particularly keen on protection. Challenger 2' s armor performance is outstanding and very overbearing, and the armor protection of the whole car is almost watertight. The British believe that although mobility is sacrificed, the first thing to ensure on the battlefield is survivability. In this way, they can attack gracefully like knights, without having to hide left and flash right, which hurts the gentlemanly demeanor.
Maneuverability: From the challenger's own point of view, perhaps the British don't think its maneuverability is so bad, but compared with other advanced tanks, the challenger's 65t body immediately looks extremely heavy, and even if the "European Power Pack" is used, it is difficult to fundamentally solve the contradiction. Coupled with the artillery problem mentioned earlier, Challenger 2' s tactical and strategic maneuverability is very general.
informatization: like other western main station tanks, Challenger 2 has a high degree of informatization.
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NO.6 Israel MK-IV Merkava 4
Firepower: Like Japanese Type 9, MK4 tank adopts 44 times caliber 12mm smoothbore gun technology imported from Rheinmetall Company of Germany. After localization, the performance of MK4 tank is further improved by Israelis, and it can launch various shells and rockets, and has the ability to shoot down helicopters. The fire control system of MK4 is also developed by Israel and has excellent performance. The top of the turret is equipped with a 6mm mortar. Make MK4 have good firepower performance.
protection: the unique front design of the power cabin provides a strong guarantee for the safety of the occupants inside the tank. In addition, the car body is integrally cast, the armor plate with good bulletproof shape is welded on the front upper armor, the hanging chain behind the turret, the warehouse door at the back of the car body, the extremely strong anti-mine ability under the car body, and the unique design of the turret all reflect the Israeli tank wisdom. The conventional protective performance is amazing. However, with the rapid development of individual anti-tank firepower today, even MK is not immune. Recently, the reports that MK was frequently disembowelled in the battlefield have made people question the myth that MK can't break the golden body, especially the Israelis who have worked hard are greatly annoyed and humiliated. At the same time, it also poses a challenge to the anti-tank operations of various countries in the future. Of course, we can't deny Merkava's excellent performance on this basis. M1A2' s "record" in this respect is much better than MK's "excellent", and we also don't deny M1A2.
Maneuver: The power plant of Merkava 4 main battle tank is Diesel internal combustion engine, and its power is increased from 13 horsepower of Merkava 3 to 15 horsepower. But overall, MK4' s tactical maneuverability is not good. Because its design and use environment is mainly aimed at the desert plain in the Middle East, its strategic maneuverability is limited.
informatization: based on Merkava 3, Merkava 4 main battle tank has greatly improved and adjusted the armored protection and yard management system, realizing the digitalization of modern battlefield.
NO.7 Russia T-9C/S
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Firepower: Russians are typical of paying attention to attack rather than defense. The fierce firepower of 125mm large caliber artillery is world-famous. The performance of the gun is excellent. Russians don't want sophisticated fire control system, but they want practicality. They adopt IA45 integrated fire control system of T-8U, equipped with day and night aiming system with stabilizing device and thermal imaging aiming system, which improves the combat capability at night or in bad weather conditions, and is simple and economical. However, its firepower does not drop but rises, which is reliable and durable.
protection: the armor protection of the T-9S is not outstanding, and the active defense armor and curtain jamming device (Stola -1 photoelectric jamming system) promoted by people are not as excellent as people think, but this does not mean that the protection performance of the T-9S is not so good, and it is not inferior to the main station tanks in western countries.
Maneuver: Although it is developed on the basis of T-72 just like China ZTZ-99G, there is no shadow of T-72 in 99G. The T-9 still uses the chassis of the T-72B and the power system of 12 HP, but it has excellent maneuverability because of its excellent performance, completely conforming to the requirements of Russia, and the total weight of the tank is low, with the maximum road speed of 6 km/h. Moreover, like other Russian weapons, it is simple and practical, safe and reliable, convenient in logistics support, with a maximum travel of 65km and excellent in strategic maneuverability. Therefore, the T-9S has a high maneuverability score.
informatization: a common problem of the East Main Battle Tank. The degree of informatization and digitalization needs to be improved.
NO.8 Japanese Type 9
Firepower: The Type 9 still uses the 12MM musket with 44 caliber from Rheinmetall Company of Germany. Although it has excellent performance, it is not outstanding today with the rapid development of artillery technology. The once leading advanced fire control system is also facing the embarrassing situation of falling behind others.
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Protection: The lack of armor protection has always been a short board of type 9. In the turret design, the Japanese all accepted the advantages and disadvantages of German teachers, and the bullet hole area between the turret and the car body was always criticized.
Maneuver: The Japanese are short in stature, and the corresponding Type 9 is much lighter than the Leopard IIA4. The Type 9 has a strong heart of 1,5 horsepower, especially its excellent suspension and transmission system, so it has amazing tactical maneuverability. However, its fatal flaw is that Japan has a strong civil industry, but its military industry base is relatively weak and imperfect, and its research and development strength is limited. The Type 9 adopts Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' 2-stroke engine. Although the power reaches, the fuel consumption and reliability are very unsatisfactory. In addition, living alone in an island country and surrounded by the sea, the strategic maneuverability of the Type 9 is beyond praise. It has seriously affected the comprehensive score of 9-type maneuverability.
Informatization: Up to now, the informatization level of Type 9 is among the best in Asia, but the Japanese know better than anyone how long this advantage can last.
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