However, the previous M1A2 has been supplied to Kuwait (218 tanks) and Saudi Arabia (373 tanks). It is planned that this tank will remain in service beyond 2050. The M1A2 SEP is in service with United States Army (at least 900). To date, very few Abrams tanks have been destroyed in combat and almost not even one operated by US Military crew. The tank can be also fitted with a Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK), that improves survivability in an urban environment. It’s complex gas turbine engine offers good performance, but requires a tremendous amount of maintenance, logistical support and is thirsty on fuel.Ī number of older M1, M1A1, and M1A2 tanks were upgraded to this standard. Its gun and accuracy are slightly inferior to that of the Leopard 2A7. This main battle tank uses advanced armor, reinforced with depleted uranium layers. The M1A2 SEP offers significant protection against all well-known anti-tank weapons. This tank has incredible technology and armor. The M1A2 SEP is a successor to the M1 Abrams. It might enter service with the South Korean Army soon. Currently, it is not yet in series production. It is fast and has a state-of-the-art hydropneumatic suspension. The Black Panther is fitted with a powerful diesel engine. This tank has a very advanced fire control system with can spot, track and fire automatically at visible vehicle-size targets, even low-flying helicopters, without needing any input from a human operator. This new South Korean tank is armed with the latest German 120-mm gun, similar to that used on the Leopard 2A6 and 2A7. Its protection is broadly similar to the M1A2 Abrams, considering that the K2 is much lighter. The K2 is also completed with active protection and countermeasures systems. This tank uses composite armor of undisclosed type and explosive reactive armor modules.

Furthermore, it is the most expensive main battle tank to date. Currently the Black Panther is one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world, outclassing anything North Korea or China have.

Modern main battle tank