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The US Army’s Slowest and Fastest Tanks Ever
The tank first entered the battlefield in World War I as an armored all-terrain vehicle and ultimately a response to trench warfare at the time. By the end of the Great War, there was a surplus of...
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Every US Army Tank in History, Ranked by Top Speed
World War I saw the advent of the tank in warfare. This armored all-terrain vehicle was originally slow and cumbersome, but over the years it has evolved into a highly mobile attack vehicle. The main...
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Every US Army Tank in History
With the White House calling it “the most capable tank in the world,” the M1 Abrams is quite different from the first tank the U.S. military used, in World War I, the Renault FT-17. (Check out The...
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US Tanks and Armored Vehicles Used in Operation Desert Storm
Operation Desert Storm, and the Gulf War for that matter, was the first major conflict after the Vietnam War where the United States finally was able to use its buildup of vehicles and aircraft from...
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The Rarest and Most Mass-Produced American Cold War Tanks
The Cold War was a time of great geopolitical tension, not much unlike today, with two global superpowers on the brink of nuclear war. Lines were drawn across Eastern Europe as the Soviet Union was...
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The Heaviest Tanks of the Modern Era
In the modern era of warfare, it is not always the side with the biggest tanks that wins the war, but having heavy tanks sure helps a ton. Battle tanks weigh heavily on the outcomes of many modern...
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Every Tank in the History of the US Military
Tanks have evolved significantly since the creation of the first armored vehicle, developed by the British in 1915. Known as Little Willie, it had a multitude of issues but laid the groundwork for the...
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The Top Speed of Every US Army Tank in History, Ranked
The introduction of the armored tank revolutionized modern warfare. Before tanks, front-line ground combat was fought primarily by soldiers and often resulted in heavy casualties. World War I was the...
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The Oldest Tanks Built on a Large Scale in the Modern Era
The modern tank has dominated the battlefield since it first emerged in World War I. Militaries around the world have employed tanks for decades in conflicts ranging from land wars in Africa to the...
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30 Most Mass-Produced Tanks Since WWII Ended
In the wake of World War II, tanks earned their spots in militaries around the world as crucial assets as a result of their versatility and firepower. While these armored vehicles played a pivotal role...
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Ranking Modern Tanks from Lightest to Heaviest
For over three years, soldiers in World War I experienced a terrible statement along the Western Front. Desperate to make some progress, the British revealed their new secret weapon: 50 rudimentary...
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“Most Capable Tank In the World” Sent to Ukraine: We Review a Timeline of US...
Early in 2023, around the one-year anniversary of Russia’s most recent attack on Ukraine, the United States pledged 31 M1 Abrams tanks to assist in the country’s attempt to defend its territory from...
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This American Main Battle Tank Has Been in Service For More Than Four Decades
24/7 Wall St. Insights: The M1 Abrams is one of the most impactful tanks of the modern era It is equipped with a 120mm Rheinmetall M256A1 as its primary armament, as well as 12.7mm and 7.62mm secondary...
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This Is the Biggest American Tank Ever Built
24/7 Wall St. Insights: The M1 Abrams was originally developed to replace the M60 Patton It features a 120mm smoothbore Rheinmetall cannon as its primary armament The M1 Abrams can reach speeds over 40...
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Egypt Owns More Tanks Than Any NATO Country
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Egypt is home to one of the most powerful militaries in Africa and the Middle East In terms of tank arsenals, Egypt owns more tanks than any single NATO nation One of the main...
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Ukraine Is Destroying Thousands of These Russian Tanks
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from a catalog of tanks from the Military Factory. The M1 Abrams is operated by an engine that uses jet fuel, while most other tanks use diesel fuel. Also, Discover...
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This Army Tank Is Fast Enough to Win a Greyhound Race
24/7 Wall St. Insights Tanks are heavily armored vehicles capable of blending into their surroundings, firing at enemy craft, and offering a high level of protection to troops Their size makes them...
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The Most Produced Tank in US History Debuted in 1942
24/7 Wall St. Insights The United States began developing its own military tanks in 1917 and 1918, during World War I. In 1942, the U.S. military produced 50,000 of one tank on this list — making it...
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The American-Made Tank Weighing In at Nearly 140,000 Pounds
The United States has been producing tanks since World War I. General Dynamics Corporation has had the greatest market share in producing tanks and armored vehicles in recent years. Still, there have...
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Over 50,000 of This Tank Served in World War II and the Korean War
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about tanks — heavily armored combat vehicles — then you should head to the American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts. According to the Museum’s webpage, the...
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