very first tanks appeared during the First World War.This was caused by the firepower of all the warring parties was about the same.Advancing infantry troops was difficult because of stationary emplacements, pitted artsnaryadami.Then the tanks began to develop in several countries.For the first time on the battlefield tank brought the British.This happened in 1916 on the Somme.Tanks rivals also evolved to keep up with the British.
best tank in the world, the era of the First World - Renault FT-17.This light tank.It was an easy machine having a rotating circular tower.Engine compartment located behind the tank, combat compartment - in the center of the control module - ahead.Subsequently, this arrangement became known as classical compartments.Armament tank provides two variants of its release - was installed in the tower or cannons or machine-gun.On the basis of this model were built tanks in the United States, Poland, Italy and the USSR.
After the First World countries that participated in the war, well understood the need to increase its military power.In this regard, the development and production of tanks began in almost all countries.What is the best tank in the world was produced in the interwar period, it is rather difficult to assess.After all, the field - is one thing, but to participate in a real fight - quite another.Moreover, in each country, which designed and manufactured the tanks, had other plans and the development of tactics, which have been used tanks.Some tanks were with gasoline engines, some with diesel, some are mild or severe.Their arms are also different.Moreover, as in the lungs, and heavy tanks they have had their own advantages and disadvantages.Light had a sufficiently high speed of movement, but was poorly armored.Heavy tanks were well armored, but had a very low rate of movement, which hampered their redeployment to the places of active hostilities.
hostilities of World War II greatly influenced the development of tank.During the 6 years of the war it was designed and built more models than in the interwar period.During this time, the title of "the world's best tank" can be safely assigned to the Soviet medium tank T-34 and its subsequent modifications T34-85.It is possible for several reasons.At the time of the USSR's entry into the war, these tanks were already in service with the country.A defeat in the first year of Soviet troops suffered due to improperly developed tactics of warfare the Supreme Command.With the improvement of tactics T-34 becomes difficult to vulnerable fighting machine, as long as Germany is not released into the arena of warfare tank Pz.Kpfw.VI or "Tiger".T-34 tanks were optimal maneuverability for aspect ratio, were well armored and armed.In addition, it had the opportunity to finalize weak spots right in the areas of their deployment.After the appearance on the battlefield "Tigers", Soviet designers developed them as opposed to the best tank in the world at that time - the Model T 34-85.Tanks allies a decisive role in ending the Second World War, did not play.
In the postwar period and the present day tank building industry continues to evolve.The tanks, which appeared in this period can be divided into three generations.The first generation referred Centurion (England), Pershing, Patton (USA), T-44, T54, IS-3, IS4, EC-7, IS-10 (USSR).Each of them can be considered as the best tank in the world, as well as second-generation model, which include T64A (USSR) Chieftain (England), Leopard 1 (West Germany) and M60A3 (USA).
to the tank of the third generation are the American "Abrams", the German "Leopard 2", and the Russian T-80 and T-90.Which one is the best, the debate being constantly compared to their firepower, handling, maneuverability, weapons, level of booking.However, even the US military research, it is the Russian T-90 - the best tank in the world at the moment.
