How would you rate.......

The Abrams certainly has a very decent record, however, and please do not hit me, I'd think that other MBTs such as the Merkava, the Leopard and the Challenger probably have similar, if not better ones, while newer MBTs such as the T-90 and the Leclerc would probably score very well, if not as well, in those 3 categories... The M1's turbine is still its achille's heels, no?

I would have to agree the M1 is amazing but the T-72 is no joke in it's self. Larger gun, (by 5MM) and a slightly loinger range travel wise..makes it a pretty good contender.

I have to say M1 all the way

When all the factors are taken in ...... speed, firepower, armour protection ..........
I would have to say the M4A3 Sherman .....LOL

Even I would have trouble picking something other than the Abrams. She is a gem.

Having commanded Abrams tanks on three continents, I'd say it's the best. Fire power is comparable to most modern tanks, depleted uranium mesh coupled with Chobam armor make it virtually inpenetrable. The 1500 hp AGT turbine engine will move that 70 ton tank faster than most modern tanks. The thing will stop on a dime, and the A2 variant has a digitized system allows this tank to see other friendly tanks on the battlefield as well as be seen giving armor force commanders an unprecedented view of the battlefield layout.

Being a formerly active duty Marine, I'm going to have to say the M1 Abrams. Trust me.

Roy

Sweet photos Caveman! I'd also vote for the M1, like gee, almost everyone else. I do like the Challenger though.

i prefer the Challenger 2


dont like the Merkava


But this makes a good diorama


Abrams is a good tank

Looking at track records, it's hard to argue against a tank that has never lost a crew member to hostile fire, so my vote goes to the M1 Abrams (all makes, all models)

demono69

Joe,
I'm going WAY OUT on a limb here, but I think the overall answer from most, if not all, of the armor guys is going to be the Abrams. However, if I may, my personal favorite is the Israeli Merkava. With the engine in front, instead of the rear, crew survivability is supposed to have been substantially increased, according to some of the literature I read during the build-up of my Academy Merk II. That has been increased with the hatch doors located at the rear of the hull. Accuracy and destructive power, I think, is about equal...the Merk also uses the Rheinmetall barrel.
OK guys, I now have a plastic sheet over my head. You may fling tomatoes when ready....except for Robert (shermanfreak). He's probably going to tell you that the Sherman is still the best thing going. Trouble is, he may be right.... :) :)
Gip Winecoff