By Can WW2 tanks penetrate modern tanks?
Recently I was asked if any WWII gun would be capable of defeating the armour of a MBT, and the answer is no. Even at point blank range to the flank of a modern tank the rounds would not penetrate, even the mighty 88mm L71 mounted on the Tiger II tank.
What was the scariest tank in WW2?
The German Panther tank was deployed during the Second World War in the European Theater, between the years 1943 and 1945.
How many US Abrams tanks have been destroyed in combat?
nine Abrams tanks
A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire, and two were purposely destroyed to prevent capture after being damaged. Some others took minor combat damage, with little effect on their operational readiness.
Can Maus destroy modern tanks?
The maus is heavy, very heavy, and not much speedy to say the least. As much sexy as the Maus was, there probably is no WW2 tank able to win against a modern mbt.
Can a Tiger tank destroy an Abrams?
Yes, a Tiger can destroy an Abrams.
Can a minigun destroy a tank?
The A10’s minigun is ineffective at killing modern main-battle tanks, so I wouldn’t say it’s a raging sucess. In addition, it would certainly be blown up immediately if it came within shooting distance of a tank by any number of man-portable anti-air missiles.
What is the best tank ever made?
Top 10 Main Battle Tanks
- Nr.1 Leopard 2A7 (Germany) It is a recent version of the proven and successful Leopard 2 design.
- Nr.2 K2 Black Panther (South Korea)
- Nr.3 M1A2 SEP (USA)
- Nr.4 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom)
- Nr.5 Armata (Russia)
- Nr.6 Merkava Mk.4 (Israel)
- Nr.7 Type 90 (Japan)
- Nr.8 Leclerc (France)
Why was the Tiger tank so feared?
The Tiger tank was greatly feared by the Allies in the Second World War – and with good reason. Such was the strength of its armour that startled British crews would see shells fired from their Churchill tanks simply bounce off the Tiger.
What was the most famous German tank?
Nazi Germany’s Tiger is arguably the most famous tank of World War II. With its thick armor and devastating 88-millimeter gun, the Mark VI—or Tiger I—soon earned a devastating reputation on the battlefield.