In the 1960s, the U.S. and West Germany collaborated to develop the MBT-70 tank to counter the Soviet threat. Aiming for ...

Summary: The MBT-70, a joint U.S.-West German endeavor, was conceptualized to create a super tank that would address vulnerabilities exposed in the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

The Abrams tank series has its roots in the Cold War-era MBT-70 program, which sought to develop a replacement for the legendary M60 Patton. A number of variants emerged over the years.

The Challenger 3 with the Ajax fighting vehicles and Boxer infantry vehicles form the centerpieces of British efforts to ...

But time catches up with all things—even 70-ton steel beasts built to withstand ... a joint French-German initiative to develop a main battle tank by 2040, may be armed with a 140mm cannon.

Since its introduction in 1979, the Leopard series has been Germany’s main battle tank, with the 2A7 representing the latest evolution of the vehicle. The Leopard 2A7 entered service in 2014 and ...

The M1A2 Abrams is a formidable main battle tank used by the U.S. Army. Weighing around 68 tons, it features advanced armor, firepower and mobility. Its primary armament includes a 120mm Smooth ...

Besides sheer mechanical complexity and maintenance concerns, it’s difficult to imagine a walking tank that could be anywhere near as low to the ground as a modern main battle tank. Modern ...

The M1 Abrams is the main battle tank used by the United States ... and has a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour and an operational range of 469 kilometers. Another prominent battle tank in ...

As of early 2024, Ukraine has received 70 Leopard 2 tanks and expects to receive at least ... The M1 has already been in service since the 1980s and may become the first MBT (main battle tank) design ...

The most lethal tank ever operated by British Armed Forces – the new Challenger 3 – has been put on display at the British ...