11. M1A2 Abrams – USA

M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Land Systems
Users: US Army, US Marine Corps
Cost: $8.92 million*
Weighing nearly 140,000 lb, the third-generation Abrams dominates modern armoured warfare.


Abrams Key Points
Chobham composite armour
Multifuel turbine engine
Blow-out ammo storage
Digital fire-control and WMD protection
In service since the 1980s and used in every US conflict since.
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