World's Greatest Tanks | Ultimate Vehicles | S01 E06 | Free Documentary
Combat Vehicles: High-tech and dressed in steel: the best and most legendary tanks of the last several decades and today.
Massive, heavy, and very dangerous: combat vehicles are still the symbol of armed conflict. And since the military has always taken a leading role in technological development, the combat vehicles of today are all high-tech machines.
Combat vehicles come in countless variations: as battle tanks or troop transporters, with steel or rubber tracks, fast and agile or heavy and well-armored.
We examine the most extraordinary combat vehicles in the world.
Combat tank experts consider the Leopard 2 the best compromise of firepower, armor, and mobility. Until 2017, it had a reputation for being nearly indestructible. Not one Leopard 2 was lost in either Afghanistan or in the Kosovo War, thus contributing to the myth of the tank’s invulnerability. This has changed in the war in Syria, but the Leopard 2A7 is still one of the best tanks in the world.
Another legendary tank, although from another time: the armored fighting vehicle VI Tiger, known as the Tiger I. It was the most dreaded tank of World War II. In its day, the tank was so big and its gun so powerful that opponents barely had a chance. Nevertheless, the Tiger was its own worst enemy ….
The Merkava Mark IV’s unusual design makes it an exotic tank. But this is also what provides its crew with unmatched protection.
The T-54/55 is the Toyota Corolla of tanks. No other tank was built as frequently. What makes the Russian tank so successful?
The CV90 is the most modern and versatile infantry fighting vehicle in the world. Countless versions based on the same basic model have been built for various customers.
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As a former Leopard 2A6 Driver, it excites me to see this tank in this list and seeing Augsdorf again where we spend many weeks :)
Can imagine, must have been great days learning to murder your fellow humans, keep it going! Well done.
@@Tearstank It's for protecting his country and people, if you don't mess with them, he will not kill anybody!
tophu nhatminh let the baby be.
grüße von der artillerie
@@Tearstank Oh here comes the Saint Mary
Yes! Non-US military stuff!
Yes! Non robot voice!
@@vanderwallstronghold8905 BOTH!
I know right? There's a lot more than US military and they're beautiful.
Finally right
@@vanderwallstronghold8905 on.oo.npmo
First documentary seen without using another computer for units conversion . Thank you for uploading it !
Kinda surprised they named the German training center after Rommel. But, he was a helluva tank commander.
the japanese "self defence force" names ALL of it's warships the same as Imperial Japanese naval ships, like the Kaga, Kongo, Atago, Izumo etc etc
He wasn't a member of the Nazi party.
Rommel was the best tank commander in WW2
joko purnomo True. Patton wasn’t too shabby himself.
GoodolOzzy Yup, but most not into history associate him with the Nazi party.
Here in Canada we choose the leopard 2 over the abrams
good choice
@Frost Blade That's your opinion, which doesn't really matter on the internet, you arrogant American....
@Frost Blade No, I don't and I'm not going around and shoving it in people's faces....
@Frost Blade I mean the abrams kinda just looks like a big box with a gun really. I always found the merkava to look coolest but then again it serves a different purpose as far as i know. However the abrams sure sounds the coolest.
@Frost Blade Yes all personal preference. Just like some people like the mercedes G wagon for that exact reason and some don't. Same thing with the engine sound. Some people like the jet engine sound of the abrams some like it others do not.
here in greece we still have leopard 1a5s and 2a6 hell really cool tanks to see up close and never against you
"the T-55..." *Shows a parade of T-72s*
Leo is always beautiful..
I'll take the Leopard 2 anyday, thanks
best demo is the dutch L2's at a tractor pulling event on YT :)
Mercava
I wonder why I hear your profile pic. 草
Leo 2 hands down Better than the Challenger 2
M1 Abrams is the best tank because it has depleted uranium armor and it has turbine engine. Its turbine engine is more powerful, more fuel efficient and better than the diesel engine all other tanks are using.
Der Sound ist einfach der Hammer !!! Geiles Teil
Hell yeah... All the way from Limpopo province 😁😁😁
Wow great video, thanks!
The Leppard is absolutely amazing!
It's amazing how the MG42 is still used as a mounted machine gun on Leopard 2 A7
Mg3
Its is updated as the MG3. DOITSU KAGAKU WA SEKAI ICHI!
its MG3 bro but ok
@@edwinkatona3258 technically the same
Geometrically MG3 and -42 looks the same but the chamber and the rounds they fire is a bit different but same 7.62mm. 42 was so special that they reproduce it and rename it
Oh my gawd.... As a tank and amoured vehicle enthusiasts, i nearly wet my self when narrator talk about the "tank museum curator"..... It's really my dream job
39:58 Talks about the CV-90, but shows a T-54/T-55 tank
maybe you just delayed, cuz for me when they talk bout the Cv-90, it shows the cv 90
@@sticc340 Did you actually check the time-stamp?
There's a lot of tank expert here in the comment section.
Lol
understandably. Because these topics attract people who are interested in tanks and as such, there indeed can be a lot of experts
tanks are not that complicated and hard to get info and science on them btw
Haha, yes. KZhead is filled with armchair tank experts. Most of them claim to be or have been real tankers yet it's funny how wrong they all are about so many often basic things areal tanker would know. It's almost as if they're _liars_ or something. :-D
Some Guy I agree with you on that
Tiger 1: Engine started. WW2 veterans living nearby: Here we go again...
In combat, the quality of soldiers, tactics and doctrine matter more than equipment.
once again of beautiful german engineering
3:50 Gotta love that Tiger pin
I still love their ww2 uniform than their uniform today so damn cool !! And badass
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Luv the LEO 2A6 and newest models tanks.
The newest is the Leopard 2 A7+M .......more Power more electronics new amour! Better gun !!
Awesome
IS no one curious about why there's a creepy ass baby doll strapped on the top of the leopard 2????? Does anyone know why this is lol? at 4:09
As an fugly figurehead .
It's probably the same reason why the fury tank has a german helmet and gas mask on it front hull
@@globalwarfighter To scare the enemy and boost morale? "ooooh, scary dolls" "BEHOLD our 120mm lollipop!" xD
Maybe a nickname
Could be a mascot or a lucky charm of some sort.
came here just for the T54/55. what a machine! L2A6 is also quite the beast ;)
Well Soviets knew how to mass produce rather cheap, but reliable /easy to repair tanks, I'll give them that.... But ye to me, nothing can beat that German engineering, Leopard is beautiful beast!
Old Russian saying.. Better to be easy to repair then reliable 😇. Some of the upgraded t55 tanks have got far better power packs and internal layouts though. Its a 70 year old design don't forget.
Its a nice tank to take for a walk or offroading, for fight againts Leo I don't think so
@@shahrulnizam4713 Leo has a paper hull. T-80 is older and still is better protected. But yeah, if you try to combat Leo with a previous-generation tank which it was specifically designed against, you'll have a problem. You can penetrate it's sides and probably lower glasis, but for a frontal attack you'll have to load ATGMs. It's good that's supported as well.
@@Balnazzardi beautiful m aybe and that is it
The sound of Leopard tank engines, whether the 10 cylinder on the L1 or the V12 on the L2, just that unmistakable rumble you can hear from miles away and feel. Also solid and robust. Used to do do a lot of live fire alongside them and just an awesome MBT.
@Frost Blade Challenger 2 very sexy as well and for me I prefer the sound of a real muscle car engine like a V12 the Challenger has, not a bloody turbine like the Abrams.
@Frost Blade Your lovely Abrams has so much german tech inside, Fire-computer, Gun, Wheels etc... We can call the abrams a Leo's Stepbrother! Leopard 2 and the M1 Abrams are sons of the MBT70-Project! Greetings BTW: The engine of the Leo can drink all stuff, Diesel, Cerosin, Super, Vodka, Wiskey and many more! Can this the Turbine of the Abrams?
Amazing chanel ! Please keep on your good work . Many thanks and love from Iran 👍💙
You could even put ERA on the Front and Sides on the Tank to Improve the Survivalbility even more becasue the next Leopard get an Active Protection system or APS for short
All episodes are dubbed, except from Sweden and Norway, where everyone does briefings etc in English when teh camera team shows up :)
These documentaries are very good, if you could translate them or put audio in Spanish it would be great.
tanks a lot ...
You sir...hilarious 😆 tAnk you
Ultimate Vehicles
Great Leopard 2 💪❤️
I hope there's a showcase about APCs in the pipeline. I wonder if there'll be a documentary about the FV432, or the American M113, or maybe even the Singaporean Bionix?
46:48 LMAO the warning signs
Dangerous
23:59......and where exactly is the neutralising charge fire from.
there's a plate-like thing that pops out, nestled right between those radar plates they showed. the idea is to throw out a claymore-like cloud of small projectiles to detonate the warhead or at least damage it enough so it comes in at a bad angle; HEAT charges only work if the business end hits on target properly, otherwise it's as good as an HE shell, only less effective.
The Germans had to have excellent tanks and crews during the Cold War. They were the first line of defense against the Warsaw Pact.
@Dark Shield I agree.
Wow
29:05 the tank is waving at us and a big smile on her face :)
Its “he”, most tanks were named after men throughout history
Mike and the mechanics meticulously maintaining teutonic Tigers.
The Merkava may not be the best, but must be one of the most experienced tanks in the field
Certainly 100 '/, i tink our defense procurement program are chose to buy israeli made tank.. i hope mercava and irone dome are one to be chose.
The best tank should be able to take anything it's throw at!.... Atleast from the front parts!
46:14 Never know Tony stark was a tank Crew
Nope thats Tony Stank.....
Merkava tank is like a premium pay to win tank
World of Tanks or War Thunder?
Actually the merkava mk 4 with all it's sophisticated technology and emphasis on crew survival is way cheaper than the abrams tank
The T-90 and its variants are my personal favorite, Abrams V3 is a beast, Challenger and others are also state of the art but when it comes to tanks nobody can dispute the German engineering talent.
Sweeeet. I love the German tanks the best. And the soldiers are beautiful 😍
Stabilize technology aiming processes becomes in sure state, German had most practical knowledge about tank production
CV-90 good Swedish stuff
12:35 whaaat I was expecting David Fletcher!!!!
Germans really makes a great tanks even now
It's staggering to see how more advanced European tanks are compared to American ones.
my country has a variant of this ordered called 2sg, it's such a marvel of engineering
Merkava being the safest tank for the crew is just a carefully constructed myth, the same way Tiger being 'indestructible' was just a myth even gets mentioned in this video. Merkava was designed with it's fuel tanks and engine in front of the crew with the intention of stopping the HEAT ammunition very popular during the time of the tanks creation. Isreal didn't have access to some of the advanced materials required for making composite armour other rich countries did so it went it's own path, and for the original purpose it did it's job. The layers of this fuel tank + a small layer of armour + engine would trigger the HEAT round early and would be too much distance for it to travel therefore protecting the crew. Against a modern APFSDS round fired by pretty much any modern tank though this frontal 'protection' would count about as much as layers of paper. One of these rounds would probably pass through the entire tank shredding the crew on it's way out. Not to mention a hit to this frontal engine block is going to rend the tank immobile almost 100% of the time with a frontal hit, meaning follow up shots against a stationary target, ensuring anyone still left in the tank has no way to retreat back. Having all the heat generation at the front also makes it very easily detectable to other tanks, there is a good reason every other tank has it's engine at the back. The gun on Merkava is also outdated compared to modern guns and lacks the penetration against the newest armour. I mean at bashing on poor people in the desert who have nothing but RPGs and old missile systems I guess it's a good tank. Calling it 'one of the best or if not the best in the world' though is pretty laughable to anyone who has any knowledge of tanks.
Thing is that tank generate a lot of heat on the front of the tank that very easy detected by thermal imaging device and its one of the worst tank. Also the front armor plate are not really protected and its where the engine,transmission,fuel tanks and driver are placed so doesnt really consider world best tank btw leo 2 are already good example of best tank in world. The tank overall are not really good its seems doesnt have E.R.A that will protect the crew against ATGM or RPG at least some tank old tank like soviets T-72 or T-80 with some modification are still good protected tank even for today standards. So my opinion is thats not a very good tank with bad designed tank i more like Leopard 1 or m60 for good old tank that still can fight better
You still choose to ignore some other facts. Unlike many other popular tanks, the Merkava had a very good mine protection since its construction. Anything similar wasn't introduced on the Leopard 2 until the 2A6M in 2005, or on the Abrams with the TUS kit in 2006/07. Also, other tanks have been vulnerable against HEAT ammunition hitting anything else but the turret aswell. One Challenger 2 has been penetrated in the lower frontal glacis by a RPG, not sure if that could've happened with the Merkava front engine layout aswell. If the driver is dead or seriously injured, the tank tends to stay immobilized for a good period of time aswell. The difference is, the Merkava crew can evacuate the tank through the back, while others can't and are trapped inside. Plus, while it's true the Mark I and Mark II didn't have composite armor, modern versions do and don't lack behind other tanks at all. Also it's the first tank which has been equipped with APS and prove its capability in actual combat. The gun is outdated, but it all depends on the ammo. The same could be said about the Abrams and any older (pre 2A6) Leopard 2 variant aswell as many other tanks.
@@SuperGeronimo999 So your arguement about what I said is that all older tanks had the same problems haha. Makes sense dude. The points are relevant about the Merkava today.
Well no, older tanks weren't as save in terms of mine protection. Also, if the tank is disabled, their crew were stuck in there. On the Merkava you're not stuck.
@@SuperGeronimo999 Every tank has an escape hatch normally in the bottom. Also running out of your tank after it's been disabled by another tank is probably gonna mean you're getting shot. Far better to have the engine in the back where it's protected and you can reverse if the tank takes a hit.
Playing video games about tanks is not actually the same as having been a member of an armoured unit or military historian. Some of the comments here are ridiculous.
Memories about Panzer,Panther,Tiger of the Wehrmacht and Heinz Guderian
Panzer means “tank” in German/Deutsch
Definitely, the GTA tank is the best tank ever! It's easy and fun to drive it
*Tiger Tank...rawr!*
Last modification of Leopard 2A7+ vs M1A2c? Who win in 1 vs1 battle?
The Crew who spotted enemy First....Not the tank , the crew must be able to win .......education....discipline....knowledge ,,,,experience....training,training ,training .....ex german tanker leopard a4
Can only add what the other commentor said. Both tanks would probably kill eachother if they shot simultaneously. Thats the reason the trainees only have 15 seconds to hit any given target in that exercise, any longer and you are dead.
wow
Seeing these great tanks really makes me happy. I really get hope for humanity with these excellent killing machines. Keep going, make them better more efficient, autonomous with AI and we have the perfect killer. They give me such a warm and fuzzy feeling inside knowing we can kill out fellow human beings so efficiently. Pure happines really!!
To kill a human you don't even need a stick, let alone a tank. A simple rock is more than enough for all such purposes. Remember: it's politics that kills, not weapons.
@@ShadeAKAhayate indeed
Lmao that's funny. These are beautiful creations but the purpose of their creation isn't so beautiful... And it's funny how we all admire something that in next war, could be mowing us down with metal.
That my friend is the tragedy of war. The fact that we benefit in the long term from it both technologically and morally.
10:54 Where can i buy the same cap ?
Lmao Major R, I love how they didn't use his real name, Cool Tank!
Deutschland 🇩🇪❤️
Österreich 🇦🇹❤️
My country has leopard 2a4 and 2e6 and cv90 :D 🇫🇮 edit: and some russian vehicles that have been modernized like bmp2
ich hab grade mehr über den leopard 2 gelernt wie als bei den bundeswehr videos auf youtube
From all the tanks displayed here, were there any battle tested in the last 5 years?
The Leopard and Merkav were used to fight in Syria, but easily get picked off by an RPG and IED
@@zoltancsikos5604 but still even if that info are exaggerated, there are still no proof that Merkava and leopard can operated efficiently in recent battle. This is the reason I asking my 1st question. At least some links to articles about battle tested tanks. It is absurd that those expensives monster are beaten by hilux and land cruiser
Shahrul Nizam have you proof of “easy pick”
Hendra R Not a single current main battle tank was really battle tested with regard to tank on tank warfare. After all during the last decades there was no occasion where state-of-the-art tanks fought against each other. Of course tanks have to be used in combined arms warfare supported by infantry, IFVs, APCs, artillery, attack helicopters, air-defence units and own airplanes to fight a modern conventional war.
Shahrul Nizam Turkey bought old German Leopard 2A4 tanks a long time ago, the current German tanks of the Leopard 2A7 version have better armor (especially for protection against mines and IEDs, as well as better frontal armor), a better (longer gun, thus more armor-penetration with KE shells due to the higher velocity) gun, better ammunition against tanks, better aiming technology and a lot of other modernizations compared to the old version used by Turkey.
Bitit Fyrst !!!!!
And when the Tiger started, France surrendered.
Imagine making a youtube account just to comment ur sewage humor. ok cyberclown
In WW2, the first thing French soldiers learnt in basic training was to say "surrender" in 7 different languages.
@Isaac Ok being naive and calling me triggered. Simply a losing clown. 🤡🤡
@Isaac 🤡🤡 HAHAHHAHAH
I'd like to have a ride in the leopard 2 to pay a visit to my mother-in-law.
lol
I rather bring it to my exwife front house.
i hope i can see the german maus tank or O.I tank of japanese empire for the next episode of tank
Pretty much me: Sees a Leopard 2 Sees my country's imported ex-German leopard 2SGs Me: DOITSU NO KAGAKU WA SEKAI ICHI!
BOOOOY we make our own Type 10 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industry, you weeb lol.
Lucky you, meanwhile my country is using copy ori T-72 lol
@@shahrulnizam4713 The latest T-72 variants such as the T-72B3 and White Eagle can rub shoulders with third gen MBTs.
I wonder How it compare to Rhino G6 155 howzer From South Afica
The very best!!! Killer west tanks..
In Australia, we had always went for the Leopards then we stupidly went for the Abrams, second hand American versions at that !!!!!!
I agree it was disappointing Australia when with the Abrams over the Leopard but we wont be replacing them anytime soon so we have to live with it I guess.
It is still better to take things that had strong military experience. Anyways, what matters most is the crew of the tank. Both Abrams and Leopard would destroy each other in 1vs1 battle. But professionalism of the army is what decisive for victory. You must be thankful for being part of the greatest union of five that includes US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand so you have back up of each other.
t-54 showed model for the CV-90 40:01
Oof
The type 99A belongs in this list.
30:28 that is a T-72
The CV90 is produced in Sweden.
German engineer at it finest
really?
The lack of steering capability in the T-55 has nothing to do with oil pressure. I have driven a similar tank, brobv971 (MT55), and if my memory is correct the steering brakes are not hydraulic. Its a linkage system that follows the left side of the tank back to the brakes. Sounds more lite the brakes needs adjustments. But my memory could be wrong.
What i wouldnt do to be in the seat of a Leopard 2...
German tanks, definitely yes
major r identity is protected for security reasons. shows his face 😂
Oops, during the CV90 segment you show the specs of the CV90 but the image of the vehicule is that of the T55! Oopsidoo!
Actually the British Centurion was the first tank to have a stabilized gun system, not the Leopard. That been said, the Leopard 2 is a beast.
not true. that tank came out after the war was over...
Sure but Leopard 1 still have better range finding equipment, optics for triangulation and have a better long range gunnery than the centurion. But armor wise Leopard is a glass cannon with immaculate fire control system than the better armored Centurion or the Chieftain
@@ramal5708 Leopards don't have Chobham armour
12:21 When germany is still trying to sealion in 2019
Battle of Britain never should have happened that was a wanted time on Soviet union offensive
Should have not declare war on russia before you conquer UK.
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Is the tank beside the tiger a maus?
if i understand about which one you're talking about - it's a Ferdinand (a.k.a. "elefant"). There were no Maus tanks operational and non of them survived. One was almost made, but allies blown it up after capturing it, and another one had only turret made, if i remember correctly.
@Captain Germany yea, forgot about that one, but it's only a shell. There is nothing inside of it.
Soviet heavy tank KV-1,KV-2 also legends
My country bought almost 20piece this model and plan to get more .
독일 탱크 최고!!!!!^^
Why does the Leopard 2 barrel pitch up after firing?
Because the turret is cramped inside. The loader has to load the shell from above the barrel, which would be a hell of a workout if the barrel didn't pitch up.
@@JoshYxVdM that's rather inconvenient.
@@aaronseet2738 It's loading from the rear, just like in every other tank. The barrel pitching up (and thus the breech inside the turret down) is just to make loading easier and faster. It would still be possible without the pitching.
Oof. Lots of inaccuracies. Good mindless background noise though.
42:48 The CV90 use a 550hk V8 Scania DSI 14
KarILsson never models of the CV90 has 750 hk and can be turned up til 810hk;-)
@@Nico-rb7vi oh my bad thx for the info :) missed that Norway have upgraded the CV9030N with the same engine Denmark and Netherlands use in thier CV-90 Mk III 810 hk Scania...after CV9030N got added armor and the Remote Weapon Station on the turret. But still V8 and not V12 as mention in the vid.
its like warship battle
Wheres Toyota LandCruisers?
Mount Javellin anti tank missile launcher on LandCruiser roof and you have best tank destroyer in the world
Tanks are the most expensive targets for armed drones
great tank but the do u guys know what is the weakness of its
The weakness is it well rott in a warehouse