top 10 main battle tanks in the world 2018

The tank also carried out shooting tests of both ground and aerial targets.

The army told reporters that the capability of the 1200-horsepower engine could not be fully tested as it is new. Of the 28 VT4 tanks, 26 were commissioned by the 3rd Cavalry Division in Khon Kaen Province, while the other two were delivered respectively to the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre at Adisorn Military camp in Saraburi and the Army Armory Hall.ĭuring the press open day, the VT4 showed its strong maneuverability by making a 30% gradient climb, navigating through water and coming up from a ditch. The tanks are produced by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO). Thailand has purchased 28 VT4 tanks and its cabinet has approved the repurchase of 10 additional tanks from China, with the number of orders likely to continue growing. Some media commented that the test had grabbed the world's attention. The Royal Thai Army displayed the tank in early January after China delivered it in October, 2017 and held the press open day at the end of January. The commander at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre told the press that the tank VT4 integrates the advantages of world-class advanced main battle tanks with a high level of informatization, maneuverability and firepower.

The capabilities of the VT4, built by China for export, were on full display during the press open day, and won high praise from the Thai army. Reporters were there to witness the tests take place. The Royal Thai Army conducted tests of the China-built VT4 main battle tank, also known as the MBT3000, on Friday at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Centre at Adisorn military camp in Saraburi. A Thai army's newly purchased Chinese-manufactured VT4 main battle tank deploys during a simulated warfare exercise at the Royal Thai Army Cavalry Center in Saraburi Province, Thailand, on Friday.

Top 10 main battle tanks in the world 2018