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mbt list
The rise of effective infantry anti-tank weapons has since eroded the dominance the tank enjoyed during the middle of the 20th century. Unsupported Israeli armored units suffered heavy losses at the hands of Egyptian troops with modern [[ATGM]]s in the Sinai. It is now considered essential for tanks to be supported by infantry at all times.
The rise of effective infantry anti-tank weapons has since eroded the dominance the tank enjoyed during the middle of the 20th century. Unsupported Israeli armored units suffered heavy losses at the hands of Egyptian troops with modern [[ATGM]]s in the Sinai. It is now considered essential for tanks to be supported by infantry at all times.
Modern armies use the designation "Main Battle Tank" (MBT) for their primary tanks. Currently the following MBTs are in front line service with the following countries.
*[[USA]] - M1A2 Abrams
*[[UK]] - Challenger 2
*[[Germany]] - Leopard 2
*[[Russia]] - T80 / T90
*[[China]] - Type 96 / Type 99
*[[Israel]] - Merkava
*[[France]] - Leclerc
[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]]
[[Category:Armored Fighting Vehicles]]