5 Fastest Tanks in the World, the German Leopard and the Russian Armata

JAKARTA – Tank first appeared on the battlefield in 1916 when the First World War was raging. Over time, tanks have played an important role on the battlefield and in any ground operation.

In addition to strong armor, weapons and permeability, speed is also an important indicator for a reliable tank. Here are 5 tanks fastest in the world quoted from the Bulgarian Military page, Saturday (28/1/2023).

1. Tank BM Oplot Ukraina

The Ukrainian BM Oplot main battle tank is designed according to the classic layout and the control compartment is located at the front. In the center is the fighting compartment, and at the rear is the motor-transmission compartment. The BM Oplot tank is armed with a 125 mm smoothbore gun with 48 caliber.

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The designers installed a six-cylinder diesel engine with a volume of 16.3 liters and a capacity of 1200 horsepower. This allows the BM Oplot tank to accelerate up to 70 km/hour on the highway and 40-45 km/hour on rough terrain.

2. Tank K2 Black Panther Korea Selatan

The K2 Black Panther main battle tank is considered a new generation combat vehicle using exclusive South Korean technology. The tank is armed with a 6.6 meter long 120 mm smooth-bore gun, paired with a 7.62 mm gun, and a 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun on the roof of the turret.

The K2 Black Panther tank uses a diesel engine with a capacity of 1,500 horsepower and is equipped with a gas turbine installation with a capacity of 400 horsepower. This is to ensure the proper functioning of the generator and power supply of electrical equipment, in case of main engine failure. The tank can accelerate on the highway up to 70 km/h, and 50 km/h on the highway.

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