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List of main battle tanks by country

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This is a list of main battle tanks, and other vehicles serving that role, in active military service with countries of the world. A main battle tank (MBT) is the type of powerful, heavily-armoured and highly mobile tank which is the backbone of a mechanized land force.

Table of Main Battle Tanks by Country[]

A[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Afghanistan T-55 600 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 170 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Type 59 100 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Albania T-34/85 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Type 59 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 69 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Algeria T-55 400 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 300 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 540 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-90 180[1] Flag of Russia Russia
Andorra
Angola T-55 200 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 50 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 50 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina TAM 230 Flag of Germany Germany/Flag of Argentina Argentina Medium tank
SK-105 Kurassier 118 Flag of Austria Austria Light tank
AMX-13/105 50 Flag of France France Light tank
Armenia T-72 210 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 180 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Australia M1A1 AIM Abrams 59 United States
Austria Leopard 2A4 114 Flag of Germany Germany
SK-105 Kürassier 48 Flag of Austria Austria + 71 in storage
Azerbaijan T-72 286 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 247 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

B[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Bahamas
Bahrain M60A3 180 United States
Bangladesh Type 59 320 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 62 320 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 69/79 300+ Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Barbados
Belarus T-54 29 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72B 1,465 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-80 92 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Belgium MBTs retired in favour of Piranha IIIs
Belize
Benin PT-76 20 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Amphibious tank
Bhutan
Bolivia SK-105 Kürassier 54 Flag of Austria Austria Light tank
Bosnia and Herzegovina M-84 14 Flag of SFR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
M60A3 65 United States
AMX-30 55 Flag of France France
M-55 S 150 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Botswana FV101 Scorpion 36 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
SK-105 Kürassier 34 Flag of Austria Austria Light tank
Brazil[2] Leopard 1A1 128 Flag of Germany Germany
SK-105 Kürassier 17 Flag of Austria Austria Light Tank, with the Brazilian Marines
Leopard 1A5 240 Flag of Germany Germany
M60A3 91 United States
Brunei FV101 Scorpion 16 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
Bulgaria T-72 430 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Burkina Faso
Burundi

C[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Cambodia T-55 103 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
PT-76 10 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Amphibious tank
Type 59 200 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Cameroon
Canada Leopard C2 66 Flag of Germany Germany 1A5 equivalent
Leopard 2A6M 40 Flag of Germany Germany 20 leased from Germany, 20 purchased from the Netherlands[3]
Leopard 2A4+ 80 Flag of Germany Germany 2A4 with L55 gun[3]
Leopard 2A4 15 Flag of Germany Germany Purchased from Germany as parts stock[4]
Cape Verde T-55 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Central African Republic T-55 4 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Chad T-55 60 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Chile Leopard 2A4 140 Flag of Germany Germany
Leoaprd 1A5 202 Flag of Germany Germany
China Type 99 ~500 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 98 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 96 2,500 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 90-IIM Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 90 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 88 500 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 85 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 80 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 79 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 69 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 59D Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 59 5,000 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic of Type 59 30 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
T-55 20 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Congo, Republic of Type 59 20 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Costa Rica No army
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia M-95 Degman 29 Flag of Croatia Croatia 2 in service 27 are under construction
M-84A4 Sniper 75 Flag of Croatia Croatia all will be upgraded to M-84D standart
Cuba T-34 300 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 1,100 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 400 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 50 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Cyprus T-80 41 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
AMX-30B2 102 Flag of France France
T-90 41 Flag of Russia Russia Ordered January 2009.[5]
Czech Republic T-72M4 CZ 181 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

D[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Denmark Leopard 2A4/2A5 12 /57 Flag of Germany Germany 57 Leopard 2A5DK (equal to Leopard 2A6 minus the L55 gun)
Djibouti
Dominica No military exists. Police force is responsible for country's defence affairs.
Dominican Republic

E[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Ecuador Leopard 1 V 30 Flag of Germany Germany
AMX-13 108 Flag of France France Light tank
Egypt T-55E 390 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Ramses II 260 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union/Flag of Egypt Egypt T-54s upgraded to Egyptian specifications
T-62E 500 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
M60A3 1,700 United States
M1A1 1,005 United States DU armor removed
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea T-55 3 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Eritrea T-55 280 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Estonia
Ethiopia T-55 170 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 50 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 50 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Fiji Small military force exists. Does not operate MBTs.

F[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Finland Leopard 2A4 124 Flag of Germany Germany
T-72M1 162 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55M 70 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-54 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
France Leclerc 407 Flag of France France
Gabon
The Gambia

G[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Georgia T-72 250 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Current number likely significantly smaller due to the 2008 South Ossetia war
Germany Leopard 2A5/A6/A6M 408 Flag of Germany Germany
Ghana
Greece Leopard 2A6 HEL 170 Flag of Germany Germany/Flag of Greece Greece License built in Greece
Leopard 2A4 183 Flag of Germany Germany
Leopard 1A5 501 Flag of Germany Germany
M60A3 308 United States
M48A5 MOLF 390 United States
Grenada No military force exists. Police force maintains a special unit for internal security. Regional Security System is responsible for defence affairs
Guatemala
Guinea T-55 8 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Guinea-Bissau T-55 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Guyana

H[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Haiti Military disbanded, but police force exists to maintain internal security.
Honduras FV101 12 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
Hungary T-72M1 15/active
180/stored		 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Last tank brigade abolished early 2007. Current fleet to be replaced by new tanks after 2010

I[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Iceland No military force. United States is mostly responsible for defense affairs. Indigenous peacekeeping force and police force exist.
India T-90 ~620[1] Flag of Russia Russia/Flag of India India Procured in three separate orders. Two batches (310 tanks and knockdown kits in 2000 and a further 300 in 2006[5]) were purchased from Russia. A further 1000 were to be produced locally by 2020. Of those, the first batch of 10 were delivered in August 2009.[6][7]
T-72 1,950[8] Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Arjun MBT 124 Flag of India India Indian Army has decided to place a fresh order for an additional 124 Arjun main battle tank .[9]
T-55 750 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union 550 were active with additional 200 in storage. Were to be withdrawn from service and replaced with existing T-72 inventory by 2008[10]
Vijayanta 1000 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom/Flag of India India Withdrawn from regular service - kept in storage
Indonesia FV101 Scorpion 100 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
AMX-13/105 275 Flag of France France Light tank
PT-76 30 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Amphibious tank
Iran[11] M48A5 80 United States
M60 150 United States
Chieftain MK3 400 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
T-62 75 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 780 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Zulfiqar MBT 100+ Flag of Iran Iran
Iraq T-55 72 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 180 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
M1A1 Abrams 140 United States On order - Yet to be delivered
Republic of Ireland FV101 Scorpion Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
Israel[12] Merkava mkI 250 Flag of Israel Israel
Merkava Mk II 580 Flag of Israel Israel
Merkava Mk III 750 Flag of Israel Israel
Merkava Mk IV 220 Flag of Israel Israel Additional 300 to be delivered
Magach 5 561 United States/Flag of Israel Israel Upgraded M60 tank
Magach 6 711 United States/Flag of Israel Israel Upgraded M60 tank
Magach 7 111 United States/Flag of Israel Israel Upgraded M60 tank
Italy Ariete 200 Flag of Italy Italy
Leopard 1 120 Flag of Germany Germany/Flag of Italy Italy Some license produced in Italy

J[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Jamaica
Japan Type 90 315 Flag of Japan Japan
Type 74 561 Flag of Japan Japan
Jordan Challenger 1 392 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Khaled 274 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Tariq 292 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Most of which were modified into Temsah heavy armoured personnel carriers.
M60A3 250 United States Modernized by KADDB

K[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Kazakhstan T-72 650 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 75 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 540 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Kenya Vickers Mk 3 76 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
T-72Av 110 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Kiribati No army
Korea, North Ch'onma-ho 1000 Flag of North Korea North Korea
P'okpoong-Ho 300 Flag of North Korea North Korea
T-54 1600 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 800 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Type 59 500 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Korea, South M48A3/A3K 380 United States
M48A5/A5K 500 United States
T-80U 33 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Given to South Korea to settle debts. Used for training.
T-80UK 2 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Given to South Korea to settle debts. Used for training.
K1 1027 Flag of South Korea Republic of Korea
K1A1 484 Flag of South Korea Republic of Korea In mass production. Total 484 to be delievered until the end of 2010.
K2 Black Panther 390 Flag of South Korea Republic of Korea Mass production scheduled in 2011. Total 390 to be delievered.
Kuwait M1A2 218 United States
M-84D 150 Flag of SFR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
Kyrgyzstan T-72 210 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

L[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Laos T-55 30 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Latvia T-55 3 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Lebanon T-55 205 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
M48A5 104 United States
Leopard 1A5 43 Flag of Germany Germany
M60A3 66 United States
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya T-55 1,500 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 350 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 315 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Liechtenstein Military force is abolished, but police force exists to maintain internal security.
Lithuania
Luxembourg

M[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Macedonia, Republic of T-72 31 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Madagascar
Malawi T-55 1 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Malaysia PT-91M 48 Flag of Poland Poland Main Battle Tank (modernized)
FV101 Scorpion 26 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
Maldives
Mali T-55 33 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-54 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-34 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Malta
Marshall Islands No military force exists, but police force exists to maintain internal security. United States is responsible for defense affairs.
Mauritania T-55 35 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Mauritius No military force exists, but police force exists to maintain internal security, with the help of advisors from the United Kingdom and India.
Mexico
Micronesia No military force exists, but police force exists to maintain internal security. United States is responsible for defense affairs.
Moldova
Monaco Very small military force exists, mostly for ceremonial duties. France is responsible for defence affairs.
Mongolia T-55 350 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 250 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Montenegro All scrapped in 2007[13]
Morocco M60A3 560 United States
SK-105 Kürassier 111 Flag of Austria Austria Light Tank
T-72 200 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Mozambique T-55 80 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Myanmar Type 59 280 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 69 190 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
T-72 139 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

N[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Namibia T-55 1 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Nauru No military force exists, police force responsible for internal security. Australia is responsible for defence affairs, under an informal arrangement
Nepal
Netherlands Leopard 2A6NL 82 Flag of Germany Germany
New Zealand
Nicaragua T-55 31 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
PT-76 10 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Amphibious tank
Niger
Nigeria T-55 50 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Norway Leopard 2A4 52 Flag of Germany Germany Leopard 2A4NL from Netherlands stocks, planned modification and upgrade in 2009 was not commenced

O[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Oman Challenger 2 38 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
M60A3 73 United States

P[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Pakistan Al-Khalid 600 Flag of the People's Republic of China China/Flag of Pakistan Pakistan Modified Type 90-II(Under production)
Al-Zarrar ~320 Flag of the People's Republic of China China/Flag of Pakistan Pakistan Upgraded Type 59
T-80UD 320 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Type 85-IIAP 300+ Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 69IIMP 250 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Palau No military force exists. United States is responsible for defense affairs.
Panama Standing military force abolished, but defence force remains. Does not operate MBTs.
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay M4 Sherman 8-10 United States
Stuart tank United States Light tank
Peru T-55 375 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
MBT-2000 5 Flag of the People's Republic of China China 5 MBT-2000 acquired for evaluation purposes. Possible order of 80-120 to follow if evaluation is successful.[14]
Philippines FV101 Scorpion 42 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Poland PT-91 233 Flag of Poland Poland
Leopard 2A4 128 Flag of Germany Germany
T-72M1 586 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Portugal Leopard 2A4 37 Flag of Germany Germany
M60A3 90 United States

Q[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Qatar AMX-30 24 Flag of France France
Leopard 2A4 36 Flag of Germany Germany

R[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Romania TR-85 350 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union/Flag of Romania Romania
Russia[15] T-90 ~400[1][16][17] Flag of Russia Russia
T-80 4,744 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Mostly kept in storage. Approximately 1400 still in regular service.[18]
T-72 7,144 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Mostly kept in storage. Approximately 1200 still in regular service.[19]
T-64 4,000 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Mostly kept in storage. Approximately 100 still in regular service.[20]
T-62 689 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Mostly kept in storage. Approximately 100 still in regular service.[21]
T-54/55 1,200 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Mostly kept in storage. Approximately 100 still in regular service.[22]
Rwanda T-55 12 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

S[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence force exists, but operates no MBTs. Regional Security System is also responsible for defence affairs
Saint Lucia No military force exists. Police force maintains a special unit for internal security. Regional Security System is responsible for defence affairs
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa No military force exists. May request military aid from New Zealand, which is obliged to consider any requests, according to the 1962 Treaty of Friendship
San Marino Nominal military force exists. Italy is responsible for defence affairs
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia M1A2 388 United States
T-90 150[1] Flag of Russia Russia On order
AMX-30 290 Flag of France France
M60A3 460 United States
Senegal
Serbia M-84AS 212 Flag of Serbia Serbia
M-84AB1 Flag of SFR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
M-84AB Flag of SFR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
M-84ABN Flag of SFR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
T-72 65 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore Leopard 2A4 66 Flag of Germany Germany
Slovakia T-72 245 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Slovenia M-84 54 Flag of SFR Yugoslavia Yugoslavia
Solomon Islands No military force. Police Force previously responsible for defence, but it was disarmed after ethnic violence on the island.
Somalia
Somaliland T-54/55 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
South Africa Olifant 1A/1B 250 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom/Flag of South Africa South Africa Upgraded/Modified Centurion
Spain Leopard 2 327 Flag of Germany Germany/Flag of Spain Spain License built in Spain
Sri Lanka Type 59 80 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
T-55 140+ Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Type 69 20 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Sudan T-55 250 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden Leopard Strv.122 280 Flag of Germany Germany/Flag of Sweden Sweden Leopard 2 modified to Swedish specifications
Switzerland Leopard Pz 87 380 Flag of Germany Germany/Flag of Switzerland  Switzerland Leopard 2A4; 134 upgraded to Pz87 Leopard WE with PERI-R17A2, driver rear view camera and electric Turret drive, produced in Thun/Switzerland
Syria T-55 2,150 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 1,600 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 1,000 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

T[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin
Taiwan (Republic of China) (Taiwan)[23] M60A3 480 United States
CM11 Brave Tiger 450 United States/Flag of the Republic of China Republic of China Locally upgraded/modified M48
M41 Walker Bulldog 100 United States Light tank
Tajikistan T-72 44 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Tanzania Type 59 30 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Thailand Type 69/79 300 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
M48 Patton 105 United States
M60A3 178 United States
Timor-Leste
Togo T-55 2 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia M60A3 84 United States
SK-105 Kürassier 42 Flag of Austria Austria Light Tank
Turkey Leopard 1T 398 Flag of Germany Germany
Leopard 2A4 298 (+56 delivered in 2010) Flag of Germany Germany
M48A5T1/M48A5T2 1379 United States Being modernized[24]
M60T Sabra 170 United States/Flag of Israel Israel
M60A3 762 United States To be modernized to M60T Sabra Level
Altay 1000+ Flag of Turkey Turkey Not yet built. Planned for 2011.
Turkmenistan T-72 702 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-90 10 Flag of Russia Russia Small number acquired for evaluation purposes. Larger follow on order may be placed.[25][26]
Tuvalu No army

U[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Uganda T-55 20 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Ukraine T-84 Oplot 6 Flag of Ukraine Ukraine
T-80UD 271 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-64 2,215 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 180 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 112 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
United Arab Emirates Leclerc 388 Flag of France France
AMX-30S 45 Flag of France France
OF-40 Mk.2 36 Flag of Italy Italy Being withdrawn from service.
FV101 Scorpion 76 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light/Recce tank
United Kingdom Challenger 2 386 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
United States M1A1/2/2SEP ~8,000 United States Note that the number of active M1s is likely lower at this time.
T-80U/UD 5 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Transferred from Ukraine to United States of America in 2003.
Uruguay M41 Walker Bulldog 22 United States Light tank
Ti-67 15 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union/Flag of Israel Israel T-55 significantly upgraded by Israel
M24 17 Light tank
Uzbekistan T-55 80 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 170 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-64 100 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 70 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

V[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Vanuatu No military force. Police Force responsible for defence.
Vatican City No military force, except the Swiss Guard and a civilian gendarmerie force. Italy is informally responsible for defence affairs.
Venezuela AMX-30 86 Flag of France France
AMX-13C.90 36 Flag of France France Light tank
Scorpion 90 78 Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Light tank
T-72 92 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Purchased in Sept, 2009[27]
Vietnam M48 Patton 20 United States
Type 59 350 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
T-55 900 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-62 200 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 300 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

Y[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Yemen M60A1 240 United States
T-62 250 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-55 700 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
T-72 70 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union

Z[]

Country Type Quantity (Estimated) Origin Notes
Zambia T-55 10 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Zimbabwe T-54/55 32 Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union
Type 59 35 Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Type 69 10 Flag of the People's Republic of China China

References[]

Notes[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vasiliy Fofanov. "T-90 Main Battle Tank". http://russianarmor.info/Tanks/MBT/t-90.html. Retrieved 2009-11-07. 
  2. ↑ Brazil Army Equipment
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Backgrounder: Renewing the Canadian Forces' Tank Capability". National Defence Canada. 2007-04-12. http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2252. Retrieved 2008-05-29. ; "Tank Replacement Project — Upgrade and Conversion of up to 100 Used Leopard 2 Tanks in Canada". 2008-03. http://www.casr.ca/doc-loi-leopard-tank.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-16. 
  4. ↑ "Ottawa to buy old German tanks as spare parts for Afghan mission". CBC.ca. 20 February 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-05-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20080530151749/http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/02/20/mackay-tanks.html. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "T-90S Main Battle Tank, Russia". Army-Technology.com. http://www.army-technology.com/projects/t90/. 
  6. ↑ "Indian Army inducts first indigenous T-90 tanks". ThaiindianNews. http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/indian-army-inducts-first-indigenous-t-90-tanks-2_100237314.html. 
  7. ↑ "Army to acquire nearly 1000 additional T-90 tanks by 2020". 2006-10-04. http://www.india-defence.com/reports-2577. Retrieved 2009-10-03. 
  8. ↑ "Bharat Rakshak:: Land Forces Site - T-72M1". Bharat Rakshak. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Armour/337-T-72m1-MBT.htmls. 
  9. ↑ Ajai Shukla (2010-04-14). "Army to purchase more Arjun tanks". Business Standard Ltd.. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/army-to-purchase-more-arjun-tanks/391862/. 
  10. ↑ "Bharat Rakshak:: Land Forces Site - T-55". Bharat Rakshak. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Equipment/Armour/341-T55.html. 
  11. ↑ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/ground-equipment.htm
  12. ↑ Army Equipment - Israel
  13. ↑ Serbianna.com | News Story
  14. ↑ "Peru army plans arms purchase, tests Chinese tanks". Associated Press. 2009-12-09. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091209/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_peru_china_military. 
  15. ↑ Russian Army Equipment
  16. ↑ "T-90/S MBT". http://www.warfare.ru/?lang=&catid=244&linkid=1778. 
  17. ↑ http://www.military-today.com/tanks/t90.htm[unreliable source?]
  18. ↑ "T-80 MBT". Warfare.ru. http://www.warfare.ru/?catid=244&linkid=1776. 
  19. ↑ "T-72 MBT". Warfare.ru. http://www.warfare.ru/?lang=&linkid=1775&catid=244. 
  20. ↑ "T-64 MBT". Warfare.ru. http://www.warfare.ru/?catid=244&linkid=1774. 
  21. ↑ "T-62 MBT". Warfare.ru. http://www.warfare.ru/?catid=244&linkid=2314. 
  22. ↑ "T-55 MBT". Warfare.ru. http://www.warfare.ru/?catid=244&linkid=2299. 
  23. ↑ Army Equipment - Taiwan
  24. ↑ Worldwide Military - Army Material, Tanks
  25. ↑ "TURKMENISTAN: BERDYMUKHAMEDOV MULLS RUSSIAN HI-TECH DEALS". EurasiaNet. 2009-12-09. http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/news/articles/eav120909c.shtml. 
  26. ↑ "Procurement (Turkmenistan)". Jane's Information Group. 2009-10-21. http://www.janes.com/extracts/extract/cissu/turks150.html. 
  27. ↑ "Venezuela inks $2.2 bln weapons deal with Russia". AFP. 2009-09-14. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090914/wl_afp/venezuelarussiamilitaryweapons_20090914104449. Retrieved 2009-10-03. 

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See also[]

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