List of main battle tanks by country
Updated: 11/6/2025, 1:27:56 AM Wikipedia source
This is a list of countries that currently operate main battle tanks, in their military service. A main battle tank (MBT) is a type of tank that is armour-protected, direct fire and maneuver in many modern armies mechanized land force.
Tables
· Table of main battle tanks by country › A
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Country
Afghanistan
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
400
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Most either destroyed or scrapped during NATO occupation. Those that remain are now under Taliban control.
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
260
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Most either destroyed or scrapped during NATO occupation. Those that remain are now under Taliban control.
Algeria
Algeria
Country
Algeria
Type
T-62
Quantity (Estimated)
270
Origin
Soviet Union
T-64
T-64
Country
T-64
Type
300
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
325
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-90A
T-90A
Country
T-90A
Type
300
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / Russia
Angola
Angola
Country
Angola
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
200
Origin
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
50
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
50
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Argentina
Argentina
Country
Argentina
Type
Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM)
Quantity (Estimated)
231
Origin
Argentina West Germany
Notes
Chassis is based on Marder IFV
Armenia
Armenia
Country
Armenia
Type
T-62
Quantity (Estimated)
14
Origin
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
168
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
30
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Australia
Australia
Country
Australia
Type
M1 Abrams
Quantity (Estimated)
75
Origin
United States
Notes
In 2022, Australia signed a contract to replace the 59 M1A1 AIM Abrams with 75 M1A2 SEPv3, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2024.
Austria
Austria
Country
Austria
Type
Leopard 2A4
Quantity (Estimated)
56
Origin
West Germany
Notes
Replaced the M60 A3 in 1997. Will be subject to a combat value increase in the near future.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Country
Azerbaijan
Type
T-90S
Quantity (Estimated)
100
Origin
Soviet Union / Russia
T-72 Aslan
T-72 Aslan
Country
T-72 Aslan
Type
420
Quantity (Estimated)
Russia
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Afghanistan | T-55 | 400 | Soviet Union | Most either destroyed or scrapped during NATO occupation. Those that remain are now under Taliban control. |
| T-62 | 260 | Soviet Union | Most either destroyed or scrapped during NATO occupation. Those that remain are now under Taliban control. | |
| Algeria | T-62 | 270 | Soviet Union | |
| T-64 | 300 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 325 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-90A | 300 | Soviet Union / Russia | ||
| Angola | T-55 | 200 | Soviet Union | |
| T-62 | 50 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 50 | Soviet Union | ||
| Argentina | Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM) | 231 | Argentina West Germany | Chassis is based on Marder IFV |
| Armenia | T-62 | 14 | Soviet Union | |
| T-72 | 168 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-90 | 30 | Soviet Union | ||
| Australia | M1 Abrams | 75 | United States | In 2022, Australia signed a contract to replace the 59 M1A1 AIM Abrams with 75 M1A2 SEPv3, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2024. |
| Austria | Leopard 2A4 | 56 | West Germany | Replaced the M60 A3 in 1997. Will be subject to a combat value increase in the near future. |
| Azerbaijan | T-90S | 100 | Soviet Union / Russia | |
| T-72 Aslan | 420 | Russia | ||
| T-55 | 100 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › B
Bahrain
Bahrain
Country
Bahrain
Type
M60A3 Patton
Quantity (Estimated)
180
Origin
United States
Notes
100 in active service with a further 80 in storage
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Country
Bangladesh
Type
Type 59 Durjoy
Quantity (Estimated)
174
Origin
China / Bangladesh
Notes
174 Type 59 tanks were upgraded to Type 59 Durjoy
Type 69
Type 69
Country
Type 69
Type
58
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Al-Khalid
Al-Khalid
Country
Al-Khalid
Type
44
Quantity (Estimated)
China / Pakistan
VT-5
VT-5
Country
VT-5
Type
44 (on order)
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Origin
Light tank
Belarus
Belarus
Country
Belarus
Type
T-72B
Quantity (Estimated)
497
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
477 T-72B and 20 T-72B3
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Type
M-84
Quantity (Estimated)
71
Origin
Yugoslavia
AMX-30S
AMX-30S
Country
AMX-30S
Type
50
Quantity (Estimated)
France
M60A3
M60A3
Country
M60A3
Type
85
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
142
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Brazil
Brazil
Country
Brazil
Type
EE-T1 Osório
Quantity (Estimated)
2
Origin
Brazil
Notes
Two operational tanks with the Centro de Instrução de Blindados of the Brazilian Army
M60A3 TTS
M60A3 TTS
Country
M60A3 TTS
Type
91
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Used for instruction
Leopard 1A1
Leopard 1A1
Country
Leopard 1A1
Type
127
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Leopard 1A5
Leopard 1A5
Country
Leopard 1A5
Type
221
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
Upgraded for ´´BR+´´ version
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Country
Bulgaria
Type
T-72
Quantity (Estimated)
90
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
T-72M1/M2
Burundi
Burundi
Country
Burundi
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
about 10
Origin
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Bahrain | M60A3 Patton | 180 | United States | 100 in active service with a further 80 in storage |
| Bangladesh | Type 59 Durjoy | 174 | China / Bangladesh | 174 Type 59 tanks were upgraded to Type 59 Durjoy |
| Type 69 | 58 | China | ||
| Al-Khalid | 44 | China / Pakistan | ||
| VT-5 | 44 (on order) | China | Light tank | |
| Belarus | T-72B | 497 | Soviet Union | 477 T-72B and 20 T-72B3 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | M-84 | 71 | Yugoslavia | |
| AMX-30S | 50 | France | ||
| M60A3 | 85 | United States | ||
| T-55 | 142 | Soviet Union | ||
| Brazil | EE-T1 Osório | 2 | Brazil | Two operational tanks with the Centro de Instrução de Blindados of the Brazilian Army |
| M60A3 TTS | 91 | United States | Used for instruction | |
| Leopard 1A1 | 127 | West Germany | ||
| Leopard 1A5 | 221 | West Germany | Upgraded for ´´BR+´´ version | |
| Bulgaria | T-72 | 90 | Soviet Union | T-72M1/M2 |
| Burundi | T-55 | about 10 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › C
Cambodia
Cambodia
Country
Cambodia
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
365
Origin
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
19
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Type 59
Type 59
Country
Type 59
Type
74
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / China
Canada
Canada
Country
Canada
Type
Leopard 2A6M CAN
Quantity (Estimated)
20
Origin
West Germany / Germany
Notes
20 Leopard 2A6M were leased from Germany in December 2007. The tanks were permanently transferred to Canadian service when tanks purchased from the Netherlands were transferred to Germany in exchange.
Leopard 2 A4M CAN
Leopard 2 A4M CAN
Country
Leopard 2 A4M CAN
Type
20
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany / Germany
Origin
Upgraded from Dutch Leopard 2A4 in 2010, closer to 2A7+ armour configuration but with shorter barrel.
Leopard 2A4 CAN
Leopard 2A4 CAN
Country
Leopard 2A4 CAN
Type
34
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
100 Dutch Leopard 2A4 initially purchased in 2007, and 15 more 2A4s were later purchased from Germany as "Logistic Stock Vehicles" exclusively for spare parts. 20 were upgraded to 2A4M CAN standard in 2010, 20 were upgraded to 2A7 standard and given to Germany in exchange for 2A6Ms, 18 converted into Wisent 2 "Ram" AEVs, leaving 42 Leopard 2A4 CAN in service by 2022. 8 were donated to Ukraine in 2023.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde
Country
Cape Verde
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
12
Origin
Soviet Union
Central African Republic
Central African Republic
Country
Central African Republic
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
4
Origin
Soviet Union
Chad
Chad
Country
Chad
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
60
Origin
Soviet Union
Chile
Chile
Country
Chile
Type
Leopard 2A4
Quantity (Estimated)
172
Origin
West Germany
Notes
8 to be used as spares, upgrades for Leopard 2A5 in 2015
Leopard 1V
Leopard 1V
Country
Leopard 1V
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
China
China
Country
China
Type
Type 99A
Quantity (Estimated)
600
Origin
China
Type 99
Type 99
Country
Type 99
Type
600
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Type 96
Type 96
Country
Type 96
Type
2,500
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Type 88
Type 88
Country
Type 88
Type
300
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Origin
Reserve and training units. Retired from active service
Type 69/79
Type 69/79
Country
Type 69/79
Type
300
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / China
Origin
Reserve and training units. Retired from active service
Type 59
Type 59
Country
Type 59
Type
30
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / China
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Country
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
20
Origin
Soviet Union
Congo, Republic of
Congo, Republic of
Country
Congo, Republic of
Type
Type 59
Quantity (Estimated)
20
Origin
Soviet Union / China
Croatia
Croatia
Country
Croatia
Type
Leopard 2A8
Quantity (Estimated)
(50+ on order)
Origin
Germany
Notes
On order
M-84A4 Sniper
M-84A4 Sniper
Country
M-84A4 Sniper
Type
45
Quantity (Estimated)
Croatia
Origin
To be retired and donated to Ukraine once all Leopard 2A8s are delivered
Cuba
Cuba
Country
Cuba
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
900
Origin
Soviet Union
T-64
T-64
Country
T-64
Type
20
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
400
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Cyprus
Cyprus
Country
Cyprus
Type
AMX-30B2
Quantity (Estimated)
52
Origin
France
AMX-30G
AMX-30G
Country
AMX-30G
Type
30
Quantity (Estimated)
France
T-80U
T-80U
Country
T-80U
Type
82
Quantity (Estimated)
Russia
Origin
Ordered January 2009
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Country
Czech Republic
Type
T-72M4 CZ
Quantity (Estimated)
30
Origin
Czech Republic
Notes
3rd tank generation Czech upgrade of T-72, produced 2003-2006.
T-72M1
T-72M1
Country
T-72M1
Type
86 (?)
Quantity (Estimated)
Czechoslovakia
Origin
20 active, remainder (66) in storage, as reserve. Unknown number donated to Ukraine.
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A4
Country
Leopard 2A4
Type
14
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
Donated by Germany in exchange for Czech tanks sent to Ukraine.
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Cambodia | T-55 | 365 | Soviet Union | |
| T-62 | 19 | Soviet Union | ||
| Type 59 | 74 | Soviet Union / China | ||
| Canada | Leopard 2A6M CAN | 20 | West Germany / Germany | 20 Leopard 2A6M were leased from Germany in December 2007. The tanks were permanently transferred to Canadian service when tanks purchased from the Netherlands were transferred to Germany in exchange. |
| Leopard 2 A4M CAN | 20 | West Germany / Germany | Upgraded from Dutch Leopard 2A4 in 2010, closer to 2A7+ armour configuration but with shorter barrel. | |
| Leopard 2A4 CAN | 34 | West Germany | 100 Dutch Leopard 2A4 initially purchased in 2007, and 15 more 2A4s were later purchased from Germany as "Logistic Stock Vehicles" exclusively for spare parts. 20 were upgraded to 2A4M CAN standard in 2010, 20 were upgraded to 2A7 standard and given to Germany in exchange for 2A6Ms, 18 converted into Wisent 2 "Ram" AEVs, leaving 42 Leopard 2A4 CAN in service by 2022. 8 were donated to Ukraine in 2023. | |
| Cape Verde | T-55 | 12 | Soviet Union | |
| Central African Republic | T-55 | 4 | Soviet Union | |
| Chad | T-55 | 60 | Soviet Union | |
| Chile | Leopard 2A4 | 172 | West Germany | 8 to be used as spares, upgrades for Leopard 2A5 in 2015 |
| Leopard 1V | 100 | West Germany | ||
| China | Type 99A | 600 | China | |
| Type 99 | 600 | China | ||
| Type 96 | 2,500 | China | ||
| Type 88 | 300 | China | Reserve and training units. Retired from active service | |
| Type 69/79 | 300 | Soviet Union / China | Reserve and training units. Retired from active service | |
| Type 59 | 30 | Soviet Union / China | ||
| Congo, Democratic Republic of | T-55 | 20 | Soviet Union | |
| Congo, Republic of | Type 59 | 20 | Soviet Union / China | |
| Croatia | Leopard 2A8 | (50+ on order) | Germany | On order |
| M-84A4 Sniper | 45 | Croatia | To be retired and donated to Ukraine once all Leopard 2A8s are delivered | |
| Cuba | T-55 | 900 | Soviet Union | |
| T-64 | 20 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-62 | 400 | Soviet Union | ||
| Cyprus | AMX-30B2 | 52 | France | |
| AMX-30G | 30 | France | ||
| T-80U | 82 | Russia | Ordered January 2009 | |
| Czech Republic | T-72M4 CZ | 30 | Czech Republic | 3rd tank generation Czech upgrade of T-72, produced 2003-2006. |
| T-72M1 | 86 (?) | Czechoslovakia | 20 active, remainder (66) in storage, as reserve. Unknown number donated to Ukraine. | |
| Leopard 2A4 | 14 | West Germany | Donated by Germany in exchange for Czech tanks sent to Ukraine. |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › D
Denmark
Denmark
Country
Denmark
Type
Leopard 2A7DK
Quantity (Estimated)
48
Origin
Germany
Notes
Upgraded 2A5DK to 2A7DK in 2016 (2A5DK/2A7DK is the Danish upgraded version of the 2A5/2A7) ( (optional +9 2A7DK)
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Denmark | Leopard 2A7DK | 48 | Germany | Upgraded 2A5DK to 2A7DK in 2016 (2A5DK/2A7DK is the Danish upgraded version of the 2A5/2A7) ( (optional +9 2A7DK) |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › E
Ecuador
Ecuador
Country
Ecuador
Type
Leopard 1
Quantity (Estimated)
60
Origin
West Germany
Notes
30 1V's and 30 1A5's models bought from Chile.
AMX-13
AMX-13
Country
AMX-13
Type
80
Quantity (Estimated)
France
Origin
Light tanks
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
3
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Borrowed from Peru as war compensation (Cenepa War). Some sources establish that the T-55 are part of an unfinished weapons deal .
Egypt
Egypt
Country
Egypt
Type
T-62
Quantity (Estimated)
500
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
300 in active service with a further 200 in storage.
Ramses II
Ramses II
Country
Ramses II
Type
840
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / Egypt
Origin
A significantly upgraded T-54/55. Though the initial prototype (T-54E) was delivered in 1984, full production did not begin until 2004–2005, an additional 140–160 are to be converted from stored T-55.
M60
M60
Country
M60
Type
1,150
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Out of 735 M60A3 + 700 M60A1 were brought up to A3 Standard from U.S. Army Europe surplus stocks in Germany between 1979 and 1988 + 173 M60A3 between 1992 and 2001 + 108 M60A3 from the Austrian Army Surplus in 2002,
M1A1 Abrams
M1A1 Abrams
Country
M1A1 Abrams
Type
1,130
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea
Country
Equatorial Guinea
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
3
Origin
Soviet Union
Eritrea
Eritrea
Country
Eritrea
Type
T-55A/AM2
Quantity (Estimated)
300
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
150 in service, 150 in storage.
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
~
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Received a number from Ethiopia.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Country
Ethiopia
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
170
Origin
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
50
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
~250
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Ecuador | Leopard 1 | 60 | West Germany | 30 1V's and 30 1A5's models bought from Chile. |
| AMX-13 | 80 | France | Light tanks | |
| T-55 | 3 | Soviet Union | Borrowed from Peru as war compensation (Cenepa War). Some sources establish that the T-55 are part of an unfinished weapons deal . | |
| Egypt | T-62 | 500 | Soviet Union | 300 in active service with a further 200 in storage. |
| Ramses II | 840 | Soviet Union / Egypt | A significantly upgraded T-54/55. Though the initial prototype (T-54E) was delivered in 1984, full production did not begin until 2004–2005, an additional 140–160 are to be converted from stored T-55. | |
| M60 | 1,150 | United States | Out of 735 M60A3 + 700 M60A1 were brought up to A3 Standard from U.S. Army Europe surplus stocks in Germany between 1979 and 1988 + 173 M60A3 between 1992 and 2001 + 108 M60A3 from the Austrian Army Surplus in 2002, | |
| M1A1 Abrams | 1,130 | United States | ||
| Equatorial Guinea | T-55 | 3 | Soviet Union | |
| Eritrea | T-55A/AM2 | 300 | Soviet Union | 150 in service, 150 in storage. |
| T-62 | ~ | Soviet Union | Received a number from Ethiopia. | |
| Ethiopia | T-55 | 170 | Soviet Union | |
| T-62 | 50 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | ~250 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › F
Finland
Finland
Country
Finland
Type
Leopard 2A4
Quantity (Estimated)
139
Origin
West Germany
Notes
Some of the existing Leopard 2A4's are equipped with Israeli made Urdan mine rollers.
Leopard 2A6
Leopard 2A6
Country
Leopard 2A6
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany
Origin
In total, 100 used Leopard 2A6 tanks were delivered from the Netherlands by the end of 2019.
France
France
Country
France
Type
Leclerc
Quantity (Estimated)
406
Origin
France
Notes
184 in storage, 239 is active. 200 will be upgraded to Leclerc XLR.
Leclerc XLR
Leclerc XLR
Country
Leclerc XLR
Type
15
Quantity (Estimated)
France
Origin
Total 200 ordered.
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Finland | Leopard 2A4 | 139 | West Germany | Some of the existing Leopard 2A4's are equipped with Israeli made Urdan mine rollers. |
| Leopard 2A6 | 100 | Germany | In total, 100 used Leopard 2A6 tanks were delivered from the Netherlands by the end of 2019. | |
| France | Leclerc | 406 | France | 184 in storage, 239 is active. 200 will be upgraded to Leclerc XLR. |
| Leclerc XLR | 15 | France | Total 200 ordered. |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › G
Georgia
Georgia
Country
Georgia
Type
T-72M1 SIM-1
Quantity (Estimated)
143
Origin
Soviet Union Israel
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Germany
Germany
Country
Germany
Type
Leopard 2 A5/A6/A7/A7V/A8
Quantity (Estimated)
328
Origin
Germany
Notes
2A4 no longer in use; for resale by KMW and Rheinmetall. All 19 2A5 only used for training exercises. 18 Leopard 2A8 ordered in 2023 to backfill the 18 2A6 given to Ukraine. Leopard 1s in long-term storage, or held by FFG, KMW, and Rheinmetall for resale.
Greece
Greece
Country
Greece
Type
Leopard 2A6 HEL
Quantity (Estimated)
170
Origin
Germany Greece
Notes
License built in Greece.
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A4
Country
Leopard 2A4
Type
183
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Leopard 1A4/5
Leopard 1A4/5
Country
Leopard 1A4/5
Type
501
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
M60A3
M60A3
Country
M60A3
Type
101
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
M48A5 MOLF
M48A5 MOLF
Country
M48A5 MOLF
Type
390
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Upgraded with a new Fire Control System similar to the one found on the Leopard 1A5
Guinea
Guinea
Country
Guinea
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
8
Origin
Soviet Union
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Country
Guinea-Bissau
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
10
Origin
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Georgia | T-72M1 SIM-1 | 143 | Soviet Union Israel | |
| T-55 | 100 | Soviet Union | ||
| Germany | Leopard 2 A5/A6/A7/A7V/A8 | 328 | Germany | 2A4 no longer in use; for resale by KMW and Rheinmetall. All 19 2A5 only used for training exercises. 18 Leopard 2A8 ordered in 2023 to backfill the 18 2A6 given to Ukraine. Leopard 1s in long-term storage, or held by FFG, KMW, and Rheinmetall for resale. |
| Greece | Leopard 2A6 HEL | 170 | Germany Greece | License built in Greece. |
| Leopard 2A4 | 183 | West Germany | ||
| Leopard 1A4/5 | 501 | West Germany | ||
| M60A3 | 101 | United States | ||
| M48A5 MOLF | 390 | United States | Upgraded with a new Fire Control System similar to the one found on the Leopard 1A5 | |
| Guinea | T-55 | 8 | Soviet Union | |
| Guinea-Bissau | T-55 | 10 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › H
Hungary
Hungary
Country
Hungary
Type
Leopard 2A7+
Quantity (Estimated)
44
Origin
Germany
Notes
Ordered in 2018.
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A4
Country
Leopard 2A4
Type
12
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany
Origin
Ordered in 2018. Used units for training purposes.
T-72M1
T-72M1
Country
T-72M1
Type
34
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union Polish People's Republic
Origin
34 units in active service. Another 130 T-72 in storage.
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Hungary | Leopard 2A7+ | 44 | Germany | Ordered in 2018. |
| Leopard 2A4 | 12 | Germany | Ordered in 2018. Used units for training purposes. | |
| T-72M1 | 34 | Soviet Union Polish People's Republic | 34 units in active service. Another 130 T-72 in storage. |
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India
India
Country
India
Type
Arjun MBT
Quantity (Estimated)
141 (MK1 and MK1A)
Origin
India
Notes
124 Arjun MK1 MBTs and a total of 118 MK1A tanks on order. Army required nearly 3500 MBTs in future.
Tank EX
Tank EX
Country
Tank EX
Type
8
Quantity (Estimated)
India
Origin
Only prototypes made.
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
2,078
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / Russia
Origin
464 new T-90MS are on order as of 2020. These tanks are now manufactured locally.
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
2,414
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union Poland
Origin
Upgraded to advanced Ajeya Mk1 and MK2 standard. To be replaced with next generation MBT.
Indonesia
Indonesia
Country
Indonesia
Type
Leopard 2A4
Quantity (Estimated)
42
Origin
West Germany
Notes
Already arrived all from Germany
Leopard 2 Revolution
Leopard 2 Revolution
Country
Leopard 2 Revolution
Type
61
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany
Origin
Already arrived all. Up-armored and up-rated version of Leopard 2A4
Kaplan MT / Harimau
Kaplan MT / Harimau
Country
Kaplan MT / Harimau
Type
18
Quantity (Estimated)
Indonesia/ Turkey
Origin
Lightweight tank
FV101 Scorpion
FV101 Scorpion
Country
FV101 Scorpion
Type
90
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
Origin
Designed as light tank
AMX 13
AMX 13
Country
AMX 13
Type
120
Quantity (Estimated)
France
Origin
Already retrofit, light tanks
Iran
Iran
Country
Iran
M60 Patton
M60 Patton
Country
M60 Patton
Type
150
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Chieftain MK3
Chieftain MK3
Country
Chieftain MK3
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
Origin
Mobarez is domestically upgraded version.
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
75
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72S
T-72S
Country
T-72S
Type
565
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union/ Polish People's Republic
Zulfiqar MBT
Zulfiqar MBT
Country
Zulfiqar MBT
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
United States / Iran
Type-72Z Safir
Type-72Z Safir
Country
Type-72Z Safir
Type
540
Quantity (Estimated)
Iran
Karrar
Karrar
Country
Karrar
Type
420
Quantity (Estimated)
Iran
Origin
Additional 380 on order.
Iraq
Iraq
Country
Iraq
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
72
Origin
Soviet Union
T-72M1
T-72M1
Country
T-72M1
Type
125
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
M1A1 Abrams
M1A1 Abrams
Country
M1A1 Abrams
Type
146
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Further 175 on order. Yet to be delivered, Tank is equipped with Export Armor Package.
T-90S/SK
T-90S/SK
Country
T-90S/SK
Type
75
Quantity (Estimated)
Russia
Israel
Israel
Country
Israel
Type
Merkava Mk.1
Quantity (Estimated)
180
Origin
Israel
Merkava Mk.2
Merkava Mk.2
Country
Merkava Mk.2
Type
400
Quantity (Estimated)
Israel
Merkava Mk.3
Merkava Mk.3
Country
Merkava Mk.3
Type
780
Quantity (Estimated)
Israel
Merkava Mk.4
Merkava Mk.4
Country
Merkava Mk.4
Type
660
Quantity (Estimated)
Israel
Magach 6
Magach 6
Country
Magach 6
Type
560
Quantity (Estimated)
United States/ Israel
Origin
Upgraded M60 tank
Magach 7
Magach 7
Country
Magach 7
Type
1,600
Quantity (Estimated)
United States/ Israel
Origin
Upgraded M60 tank
Italy
Italy
Country
Italy
Type
Ariete
Quantity (Estimated)
150
Origin
Italy
Notes
147 C1 and 3 C2 variants. To be upgraded.
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
Country
Ivory Coast
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
10
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Some donated by Angola
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| India | Arjun MBT | 141 (MK1 and MK1A) | India | 124 Arjun MK1 MBTs and a total of 118 MK1A tanks on order. Army required nearly 3500 MBTs in future. |
| Tank EX | 8 | India | Only prototypes made. | |
| T-90 | 2,078 | Soviet Union / Russia | 464 new T-90MS are on order as of 2020. These tanks are now manufactured locally. | |
| T-72 | 2,414 | Soviet Union Poland | Upgraded to advanced Ajeya Mk1 and MK2 standard. To be replaced with next generation MBT. | |
| Indonesia | Leopard 2A4 | 42 | West Germany | Already arrived all from Germany |
| Leopard 2 Revolution | 61 | Germany | Already arrived all. Up-armored and up-rated version of Leopard 2A4 | |
| Kaplan MT / Harimau | 18 | Indonesia/ Turkey | Lightweight tank | |
| FV101 Scorpion | 90 | United Kingdom | Designed as light tank | |
| AMX 13 | 120 | France | Already retrofit, light tanks | |
| Iran | ||||
| M60 Patton | 150 | United States | ||
| Chieftain MK3 | 100 | United Kingdom | Mobarez is domestically upgraded version. | |
| T-62 | 75 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72S | 565 | Soviet Union/ Polish People's Republic | ||
| Zulfiqar MBT | 100 | United States / Iran | ||
| Type-72Z Safir | 540 | Iran | ||
| Karrar | 420 | Iran | Additional 380 on order. | |
| Iraq | T-55 | 72 | Soviet Union | |
| T-72M1 | 125 | Soviet Union | ||
| M1A1 Abrams | 146 | United States | Further 175 on order. Yet to be delivered, Tank is equipped with Export Armor Package. | |
| T-90S/SK | 75 | Russia | ||
| Israel | Merkava Mk.1 | 180 | Israel | |
| Merkava Mk.2 | 400 | Israel | ||
| Merkava Mk.3 | 780 | Israel | ||
| Merkava Mk.4 | 660 | Israel | ||
| Magach 6 | 560 | United States/ Israel | Upgraded M60 tank | |
| Magach 7 | 1,600 | United States/ Israel | Upgraded M60 tank | |
| Italy | Ariete | 150 | Italy | 147 C1 and 3 C2 variants. To be upgraded. |
| Ivory Coast | T-55 | 10 | Soviet Union | Some donated by Angola |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › J
Japan
Japan
Country
Japan
Type 90
Type 90
Country
Type 90
Type
341
Quantity (Estimated)
Japan
Origin
Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries until 2009. Replaced by the Type 10.
Type 10
Type 10
Country
Type 10
Type
106
Quantity (Estimated)
Japan
Origin
Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, current MBT in Japanese service.
Jordan
Jordan
Country
Jordan
Type
Tariq
Quantity (Estimated)
292
Origin
United Kingdom
Notes
Locally upgraded Centurion. Most of them were modified into Temsah heavy armoured personnel carriers.
M60A3
M60A3
Country
M60A3
Type
250
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Modernized by KADDB
Khaled
Khaled
Country
Khaled
Type
274
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
Origin
Locally upgraded Chieftain
Challenger 1
Challenger 1
Country
Challenger 1
Type
392
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Japan | ||||
| Type 90 | 341 | Japan | Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries until 2009. Replaced by the Type 10. | |
| Type 10 | 106 | Japan | Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, current MBT in Japanese service. | |
| Jordan | Tariq | 292 | United Kingdom | Locally upgraded Centurion. Most of them were modified into Temsah heavy armoured personnel carriers. |
| M60A3 | 250 | United States | Modernized by KADDB | |
| Khaled | 274 | United Kingdom | Locally upgraded Chieftain | |
| Challenger 1 | 392 | United Kingdom |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › K
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Country
Kazakhstan
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
540
Origin
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
75
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
650
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Kenya
Kenya
Country
Kenya
Type
Vickers Mk 3
Quantity (Estimated)
78
Origin
United Kingdom
T-72Av
T-72Av
Country
T-72Av
Type
76
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Korea, North
Korea, North
Country
Korea, North
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
1,800
Origin
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
1,000
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Type 59
Type 59
Country
Type 59
Type
1,000
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Type 69 tank
Type 69 tank
Country
Type 69 tank
Type
200
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Chonma-ho
Chonma-ho
Country
Chonma-ho
Type
1,000
Quantity (Estimated)
North Korea
Pokpung-ho
Pokpung-ho
Country
Pokpung-ho
Type
500
Quantity (Estimated)
North Korea
M2020
M2020
Country
M2020
Type
9 prototypes
Quantity (Estimated)
North Korea
Korea, South
Korea, South
Country
Korea, South
Type
M48A3K
Quantity (Estimated)
300
Origin
United States
M48A5, M48A5K
M48A5, M48A5K
Country
M48A5, M48A5K
Type
500
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
T-80U, T-80UK
T-80U, T-80UK
Country
T-80U, T-80UK
Type
35
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
South Korea was given 33 T-80Us during 1996 and 1997 and 2 T-80UKs in 2005 as a partial interest payment of Russian debts incurred during the Soviet era.
K1, K1E1
K1, K1E1
Country
K1, K1E1
Type
1,027
Quantity (Estimated)
Republic of Korea
Origin
All K1s will be upgraded to K1E1 by 2026.
K1A2
K1A2
Country
K1A2
Type
484
Quantity (Estimated)
Republic of Korea
K2 Black Panther
K2 Black Panther
Country
K2 Black Panther
Type
206
Quantity (Estimated)
Republic of Korea
Origin
Put into service in June 2014. Total 260 to be delivered.
Kuwait
Kuwait
Country
Kuwait
Type
M-84D
Quantity (Estimated)
150
Origin
Yugoslavia
M1A2
M1A2
Country
M1A2
Type
218
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Depleted uranium armor removed.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Country
Kyrgyzstan
Type
T-72
Quantity (Estimated)
210
Origin
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Kazakhstan | T-55 | 540 | Soviet Union | |
| T-62 | 75 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 650 | Soviet Union | ||
| Kenya | Vickers Mk 3 | 78 | United Kingdom | |
| T-72Av | 76 | Soviet Union | ||
| Korea, North | T-55 | 1,800 | Soviet Union | |
| T-62 | 1,000 | Soviet Union | ||
| Type 59 | 1,000 | China | ||
| Type 69 tank | 200 | China | ||
| Chonma-ho | 1,000 | North Korea | ||
| Pokpung-ho | 500 | North Korea | ||
| M2020 | 9 prototypes | North Korea | ||
| Korea, South | M48A3K | 300 | United States | |
| M48A5, M48A5K | 500 | United States | ||
| T-80U, T-80UK | 35 | Soviet Union | South Korea was given 33 T-80Us during 1996 and 1997 and 2 T-80UKs in 2005 as a partial interest payment of Russian debts incurred during the Soviet era. | |
| K1, K1E1 | 1,027 | Republic of Korea | All K1s will be upgraded to K1E1 by 2026. | |
| K1A2 | 484 | Republic of Korea | ||
| K2 Black Panther | 206 | Republic of Korea | Put into service in June 2014. Total 260 to be delivered. | |
| Kuwait | M-84D | 150 | Yugoslavia | |
| M1A2 | 218 | United States | Depleted uranium armor removed. | |
| Kyrgyzstan | T-72 | 210 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › L
Laos
Laos
Country
Laos
Type
T-54/55
Quantity (Estimated)
15
Origin
Soviet Union
Latvia
Latvia
Country
Latvia
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
3
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Exclusively for training
Lebanon
Lebanon
Country
Lebanon
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
270
Origin
Soviet Union
M48A5
M48A5
Country
M48A5
Type
81
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
M60A3
M60A3
Country
M60A3
Type
10
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Libya
Libya
Country
Libya
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
325
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Large numbers of tanks destroyed by NATO bombings and rebel actions during 2011 Libyan civil war
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
350
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
315
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Laos | T-54/55 | 15 | Soviet Union | |
| Latvia | T-55 | 3 | Soviet Union | Exclusively for training |
| Lebanon | T-55 | 270 | Soviet Union | |
| M48A5 | 81 | United States | ||
| M60A3 | 10 | United States | ||
| Libya | ||||
| T-55 | 325 | Soviet Union | Large numbers of tanks destroyed by NATO bombings and rebel actions during 2011 Libyan civil war | |
| T-62 | 350 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 315 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › M
North Macedonia
North Macedonia
Country
North Macedonia
Type
T-72
Quantity (Estimated)
10
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
20 scrapped. Only 10 are in fine condition.
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
98
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
All were military aid from Bulgaria during the 2001 KLA insurgency. Fate unknown.
Malawi
Malawi
Country
Malawi
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
1
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Medium tanks
Malaysia
Malaysia
Country
Malaysia
Type
PT-91M
Quantity (Estimated)
48
Origin
Poland
Notes
Special variant, Commissioned in 2008.
Mali
Mali
Country
Mali
Type
T-34
Quantity (Estimated)
30
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Medium tanks, Retired as of 2020
T-54
T-54
Country
T-54
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
33
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Mauritania
Mauritania
Country
Mauritania
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
35
Origin
Soviet Union
Mongolia
Mongolia
Country
Mongolia
Type
T-54
Quantity (Estimated)
100
Origin
Soviet Union
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
170
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
150
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Morocco
Morocco
Country
Morocco
Type
M1A1
Quantity (Estimated)
222
Origin
United States
Notes
M1A1SA "Special Armor".
M1A2
M1A2
Country
M1A2
Type
156
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
M1A2
VT-1A
VT-1A
Country
VT-1A
Type
150
Quantity (Estimated)
China Pakistan
Origin
VT-1A version, 54 received in 2011, 96 to be delivered.
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
148
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
T-72B/BV.
M60A3
M60A3
Country
M60A3
Type
427
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
260 M60A3TTS and 167 M60A3.
M48
M48
Country
M48
Type
224
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
224 M48A5 in active service.
Mozambique
Mozambique
Country
Mozambique
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
80
Origin
Soviet Union
Myanmar
Myanmar
Country
Myanmar
Type
Type 59
Quantity (Estimated)
280
Origin
Soviet Union / China
Type 69
Type 69
Country
Type 69
Type
190
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / China
T-72B
T-72B
Country
T-72B
Type
300
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
MBT-2000
MBT-2000
Country
MBT-2000
Type
200
Quantity (Estimated)
China
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| North Macedonia | T-72 | 10 | Soviet Union | 20 scrapped. Only 10 are in fine condition. |
| T-55 | 98 | Soviet Union | All were military aid from Bulgaria during the 2001 KLA insurgency. Fate unknown. | |
| Malawi | T-55 | 1 | Soviet Union | Medium tanks |
| Malaysia | PT-91M | 48 | Poland | Special variant, Commissioned in 2008. |
| Mali | T-34 | 30 | Soviet Union | Medium tanks, Retired as of 2020 |
| T-54 | Soviet Union | |||
| T-55 | 33 | Soviet Union | ||
| Mauritania | T-55 | 35 | Soviet Union | |
| Mongolia | T-54 | 100 | Soviet Union | |
| T-55 | 170 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-62 | 150 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 100 | Soviet Union | ||
| Morocco | M1A1 | 222 | United States | M1A1SA "Special Armor". |
| M1A2 | 156 | United States | M1A2 | |
| VT-1A | 150 | China Pakistan | VT-1A version, 54 received in 2011, 96 to be delivered. | |
| T-72 | 148 | Soviet Union | T-72B/BV. | |
| M60A3 | 427 | United States | 260 M60A3TTS and 167 M60A3. | |
| M48 | 224 | United States | 224 M48A5 in active service. | |
| Mozambique | T-55 | 80 | Soviet Union | |
| Myanmar | Type 59 | 280 | Soviet Union / China | |
| Type 69 | 190 | Soviet Union / China | ||
| T-72B | 300 | Soviet Union | ||
| MBT-2000 | 200 | China |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › N
Namibia
Namibia
Country
Namibia
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
1
Origin
Soviet Union
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country
Netherlands
Type
Leopard 2A6
Quantity (Estimated)
20
Origin
Germany
Notes
Most MBTs retired in 2011, 100 Leopard 2 MBTs sold to Finland in 2014. 18 Dutch Leopard 2s are still in use in the German-Dutch tank battalion Panzerbataillion 414 (leased).
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
31
Origin
Soviet Union
Nigeria
Nigeria
Country
Nigeria
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
24
Origin
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
16
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Vickers MBT
Vickers MBT
Country
Vickers MBT
Type
108
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
AMX-30
AMX-30
Country
AMX-30
Type
16
Quantity (Estimated)
France
Norway
Norway
Country
Norway
Type
Leopard 2A4NO
Quantity (Estimated)
52 (36 operational)
Origin
West Germany
Notes
52 Leopard 2A4NLs were acquired from the Netherlands in 2001. 46 of these have been refurbished and brought up to Norwegian standards, while the remaining 6 are being used for spare parts. Furthermore, Norway is planning on upgrading 38 tanks to modern standards in the future.
Also has Leopard 1's in storage (unknown condition and quantity). Not in service.
Leopard 2A7
Leopard 2A7
Country
Leopard 2A7
Type
54 on order, option for further 18
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany
Origin
Norway has ordered 54 Leopard 2A7 with expected delivery starting 2026. The new MBTs are expected to achieve FOC in 2031. Existing Leopard 2A4s are expected to be withdrawn from service with the introduction of the Leopard 2A7s, possibly by donation to Ukraine. 8 Leopard 2A4s, 1 Bergepanzer 2 Armoured Recovery Vehicle, and 3 NM189 Armoured Engineering Vehicles have already been donated to Ukraine.
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Namibia | T-55 | 1 | Soviet Union | |
| Netherlands | Leopard 2A6 | 20 | Germany | Most MBTs retired in 2011, 100 Leopard 2 MBTs sold to Finland in 2014. 18 Dutch Leopard 2s are still in use in the German-Dutch tank battalion Panzerbataillion 414 (leased). |
| Nicaragua | T-55 | 31 | Soviet Union | |
| Nigeria | T-55 | 24 | Soviet Union | |
| T-72 | 16 | Soviet Union | ||
| Vickers MBT | 108 | United Kingdom | ||
| AMX-30 | 16 | France | ||
| Norway | Leopard 2A4NO | 52 (36 operational) | West Germany | 52 Leopard 2A4NLs were acquired from the Netherlands in 2001. 46 of these have been refurbished and brought up to Norwegian standards, while the remaining 6 are being used for spare parts. Furthermore, Norway is planning on upgrading 38 tanks to modern standards in the future. Also has Leopard 1's in storage (unknown condition and quantity). Not in service. |
| Leopard 2A7 | 54 on order, option for further 18 | Germany | Norway has ordered 54 Leopard 2A7 with expected delivery starting 2026. The new MBTs are expected to achieve FOC in 2031. Existing Leopard 2A4s are expected to be withdrawn from service with the introduction of the Leopard 2A7s, possibly by donation to Ukraine. 8 Leopard 2A4s, 1 Bergepanzer 2 Armoured Recovery Vehicle, and 3 NM189 Armoured Engineering Vehicles have already been donated to Ukraine. |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › O
Oman
Oman
Country
Oman
Type
M60A3
Quantity (Estimated)
73
Origin
United States
Challenger 2
Challenger 2
Country
Challenger 2
Type
38
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
Chieftain Tank
Chieftain Tank
Country
Chieftain Tank
Type
27
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Oman | M60A3 | 73 | United States | |
| Challenger 2 | 38 | United Kingdom | ||
| Chieftain Tank | 27 | United Kingdom |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › P
Pakistan
Pakistan
Country
Pakistan
Type
Type 85-IIAP
Quantity (Estimated)
410
Origin
China
T-80UD
T-80UD
Country
T-80UD
Type
320
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Al-Zarrar
Al-Zarrar
Country
Al-Zarrar
Type
750
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union China/ Pakistan
Origin
Pakistani-upgraded Type 59
Al-Khalid
Al-Khalid-l
Al-Khalid
Al-Khalid-l
Country
Al-Khalid
Al-Khalid-l
Type
600
150+
Quantity (Estimated)
Pakistan
Origin
Pakistani variant of MBT-2000
Haidar MBT
Haidar MBT
Country
Haidar MBT
Type
200+
Quantity (Estimated)
China / Pakistan
Origin
Pakistani-variant of VT-4
VT-4
VT-4
Country
VT-4
Type
174
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Origin
Delivery in process MBT-3000
Peru
Peru
Country
Peru
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
200
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
50 operatives, 75 in store.
Philippines
Philippines
Country
Philippines
Type
Sabrah
Quantity (Estimated)
18 (+10 on order)
Origin
Israel
Notes
Light/medium tank armed with 105mm gun designed by Elbit Systems based on ASCOD and Pandur II platforms.
FV101 Scorpion
FV101 Scorpion
Country
FV101 Scorpion
Type
1~12
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
Origin
Principal light tank of the Philippine Army. Returned to service in 2024. Up to 12 units planned for reactivation.
Poland
Poland
Country
Poland
Type
T-72M1
Quantity (Estimated)
Unknown
Origin
Soviet Union Polish People's Republic
Notes
In service since 1978. License built in Poland At least 290 donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
PT-91
PT-91
Country
PT-91
Type
152
Quantity (Estimated)
Poland
Origin
In service since 1994. Polish development of the T-72M1. 60 were donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A4
Country
Leopard 2A4
Type
46
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
In service since 2002. 14 were donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
Leopard 2A5
Leopard 2A5
Country
Leopard 2A5
Type
105
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany
Origin
In service since 2014.
Leopard 2PL
Leopard 2PL
Country
Leopard 2PL
Type
82
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany / Germany Poland
Origin
In service since 2020. Polish modernization of Leopard 2A4s.
M1 Abrams
M1 Abrams
Country
M1 Abrams
Type
201/394
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
In service since 2023. 28 M1A2 SEPv2 tanks leased for training in 2020. 116 M1A1 FEPs to be delivered in 2023 and to be upgraded to SEPv3 standard at a later date. 250 M1A2 SEPv3s to be delivered between 2025 and 2026.
K2 Black Panther
K2 Black Panther
Country
K2 Black Panther
Type
160/1000
Quantity (Estimated)
Republic of Korea Poland
Origin
In service since 2022. 180 K2s to be delivered between 2022 and 2025 and to be upgraded to K2PL standard at a later date. 820 K2PLs to be produced in Poland from 2026 onwards.
Portugal
Portugal
Country
Portugal
Type
M-60 A3TTS
Quantity (Estimated)
96
Origin
United States
Leopard 2A6
Leopard 2A6
Country
Leopard 2A6
Type
37
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany
Origin
34 now as 3 delivered to Ukraine 2023
M48A5 Patton
M48A5 Patton
Country
M48A5 Patton
Type
86
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
In storage. Replaced by M60A3 TTS and Leopard 2A6.
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Pakistan | Type 85-IIAP | 410 | China | |
| T-80UD | 320 | Soviet Union | ||
| Al-Zarrar | 750 | Soviet Union China/ Pakistan | Pakistani-upgraded Type 59 | |
| Al-Khalid Al-Khalid-l | 600 150+ | Pakistan | Pakistani variant of MBT-2000 | |
| Haidar MBT | 200+ | China / Pakistan | Pakistani-variant of VT-4 | |
| VT-4 | 174 | China | Delivery in process MBT-3000 | |
| Peru | T-55 | 200 | Soviet Union | 50 operatives, 75 in store. |
| Philippines | Sabrah | 18 (+10 on order) | Israel | Light/medium tank armed with 105mm gun designed by Elbit Systems based on ASCOD and Pandur II platforms. |
| FV101 Scorpion | 1~12 | United Kingdom | Principal light tank of the Philippine Army. Returned to service in 2024. Up to 12 units planned for reactivation. | |
| Poland | T-72M1 | Unknown | Soviet Union Polish People's Republic | In service since 1978. License built in Poland At least 290 donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| PT-91 | 152 | Poland | In service since 1994. Polish development of the T-72M1. 60 were donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. | |
| Leopard 2A4 | 46 | West Germany | In service since 2002. 14 were donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. | |
| Leopard 2A5 | 105 | Germany | In service since 2014. | |
| Leopard 2PL | 82 | West Germany / Germany Poland | In service since 2020. Polish modernization of Leopard 2A4s. | |
| M1 Abrams | 201/394 | United States | In service since 2023. 28 M1A2 SEPv2 tanks leased for training in 2020. 116 M1A1 FEPs to be delivered in 2023 and to be upgraded to SEPv3 standard at a later date. 250 M1A2 SEPv3s to be delivered between 2025 and 2026. | |
| K2 Black Panther | 160/1000 | Republic of Korea Poland | In service since 2022. 180 K2s to be delivered between 2022 and 2025 and to be upgraded to K2PL standard at a later date. 820 K2PLs to be produced in Poland from 2026 onwards. | |
| Portugal | M-60 A3TTS | 96 | United States | |
| Leopard 2A6 | 37 | Germany | 34 now as 3 delivered to Ukraine 2023 | |
| M48A5 Patton | 86 | United States | In storage. Replaced by M60A3 TTS and Leopard 2A6. |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › Q
Qatar
Qatar
Country
Qatar
Type
Leopard 2A7
Quantity (Estimated)
62
Origin
Germany
Notes
Qatar signed a contract for 62 Leopard 2A7+ tanks in April 2013.
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Qatar | Leopard 2A7 | 62 | Germany | Qatar signed a contract for 62 Leopard 2A7+ tanks in April 2013. |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › R
Romania
Romania
Country
Romania
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
394
Origin
Soviet Union
TR-580
TR-580
Country
TR-580
Type
42
Quantity (Estimated)
Socialist Republic of Romania
TR-85
TR-85
Country
TR-85
Type
227
Quantity (Estimated)
Socialist Republic of Romania
TR-85M1
TR-85M1
Country
TR-85M1
Type
54
Quantity (Estimated)
Socialist Republic of Romania
M1 Abrams
M1 Abrams
Country
M1 Abrams
Type
0 (With 54 on order)
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
In May 2023, the decision to buy 54 used M1A2 Abrams from US Army stocks was approved by the Parliament of Romania. The Romanian M1A2 variant is designated M1A2R.
Russia
Russia
Country
Russia
Type
T-54/55
Quantity (Estimated)
30 (16 lost)
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Some were re-activated and put into active service because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mostly used as either self-propelled artillery or remote-controlled VBIED's. Remaining T-55 may be used as driver training vehicles. At least 16 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
600 (302 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Up to 600 T-62s were taken out of long-term storage. Some are being modernized into the T-62M obr.2022 variant. At least 302 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-64
T-64
Country
T-64
Type
500 - 2,000 In storage (98 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Currently not in service. Pro-Russian separatist were using T-64. At least 98 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
~1,100 (active) 10,000+ (In storage)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
800 T-72B3/B3M and 300 T-72A/B are in service. More than ten thousand T-72 of various types are in storage, most of which are in varying states of disrepair. T-72B models are being upgraded to the T-72B3M obr.2022 standard. 1,654 lost according to the Oryxblog.
T-80
T-80
Country
T-80
Type
~350 (active) 4,000 In Storage
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
~350 T-80BV/BVM/U are in active service according to the Military Balance 2024. In February 2024, the IISS estimated that a total of 4,000 MBTs including T-80B/BV/U tanks were in storage At least 1,212 lost according to the Oryxblog.
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
220 (199 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / Russia
Origin
100 T-90A and 120 T-90M in service as of 2024. All remaining T-90A are being upgraded to the T-90M standard. All T-90 have been withdrawn from storage due to the ongoing 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. At least 199 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured, according to the Oryxblog.
Rwanda
Rwanda
Country
Rwanda
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
12
Origin
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Romania | T-55 | 394 | Soviet Union | |
| TR-580 | 42 | Socialist Republic of Romania | ||
| TR-85 | 227 | Socialist Republic of Romania | ||
| TR-85M1 | 54 | Socialist Republic of Romania | ||
| M1 Abrams | 0 (With 54 on order) | United States | In May 2023, the decision to buy 54 used M1A2 Abrams from US Army stocks was approved by the Parliament of Romania. The Romanian M1A2 variant is designated M1A2R. | |
| Russia | T-54/55 | 30 (16 lost) | Soviet Union | Some were re-activated and put into active service because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mostly used as either self-propelled artillery or remote-controlled VBIED's. Remaining T-55 may be used as driver training vehicles. At least 16 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. |
| T-62 | 600 (302 lost) | Soviet Union | Up to 600 T-62s were taken out of long-term storage. Some are being modernized into the T-62M obr.2022 variant. At least 302 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| T-64 | 500 - 2,000 In storage (98 lost) | Soviet Union | Currently not in service. Pro-Russian separatist were using T-64. At least 98 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| T-72 | ~1,100 (active) 10,000+ (In storage) | Soviet Union | 800 T-72B3/B3M and 300 T-72A/B are in service. More than ten thousand T-72 of various types are in storage, most of which are in varying states of disrepair. T-72B models are being upgraded to the T-72B3M obr.2022 standard. 1,654 lost according to the Oryxblog. | |
| T-80 | ~350 (active) 4,000 In Storage | Soviet Union | ~350 T-80BV/BVM/U are in active service according to the Military Balance 2024. In February 2024, the IISS estimated that a total of 4,000 MBTs including T-80B/BV/U tanks were in storage At least 1,212 lost according to the Oryxblog. | |
| T-90 | 220 (199 lost) | Soviet Union / Russia | 100 T-90A and 120 T-90M in service as of 2024. All remaining T-90A are being upgraded to the T-90M standard. All T-90 have been withdrawn from storage due to the ongoing 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. At least 199 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured, according to the Oryxblog. | |
| Rwanda | T-55 | 12 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › S
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Country
Saudi Arabia
Type
AMX-30
Quantity (Estimated)
145
Origin
France
M60A3
M60A3
Country
M60A3
Type
450
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
M1A2
M1A2
Country
M1A2
Type
442
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Depleted uranium armor removed. All will receive upgraded digital systems from US-standard M1A2SEP and will be designated M1A2S.
Serbia
Serbia
Country
Serbia
Type
M-84
Quantity (Estimated)
232
Origin
Yugoslavia / Serbia
Notes
All to be modernized to domestic M-84AS1 variant.
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
91
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
30 T-72B1MS donated by Russia, ≈50 T-72M in reserve, used mostly for crew training.
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
250+
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Kept in reserve and are being refurbished and sold to other nations.
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Country
Sierra Leone
Type
T-72
Quantity (Estimated)
3
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Purchased from Ukraine, delivered via Poland.
Singapore
Singapore
Country
Singapore
Type
Leopard 2SG
Quantity (Estimated)
196 (30 tanks with additional feature)
Origin
Germany
Notes
Upgraded ex-German Leopard 2A4 / Leopard 2SG-1200
Slovakia
Slovakia
Country
Slovakia
Type
T-72M1
Quantity (Estimated)
30
Origin
Czechoslovakia
Notes
Leased from Czechoslovakia.
22 operational.
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A4
Country
Leopard 2A4
Type
6/15
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
Donated from Germany
Slovenia
Slovenia
Country
Slovenia
Type
M-84
Quantity (Estimated)
54
Origin
Yugoslavia
Notes
28 in active service
M-55S
M-55S
Country
M-55S
Type
2
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
30 T-55 were heavily modernized in cooperation with Israel, reserve status. 28 donated to Ukraine in October 2022.
Somalia
Somalia
Country
Somalia
Type
T-54/55
Quantity (Estimated)
40
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Number in operable condition unknown
M47 Patton
M47 Patton
Country
M47 Patton
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Number in operable condition unknown
Centurion
Centurion
Country
Centurion
Type
40
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
South Africa
South Africa
Country
South Africa
Type
Olifant 1A/1B
Quantity (Estimated)
167
Origin
United Kingdom/ South Africa
South Sudan
South Sudan
Country
South Sudan
Type
T-55
Origin
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
110
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Spain
Spain
Country
Spain
Type
Leopard 2A6E
Quantity (Estimated)
239
Origin
Germany/ Spain
Notes
License built in Spain
Leopard 2A4
Leopard 2A4
Country
Leopard 2A4
Type
108
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
54 reserve
M60A3 TTS
M60A3 TTS
Country
M60A3 TTS
Type
17
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
Spanish Marines
Sudan
Sudan
Country
Sudan
Type
T-55 & mods
Quantity (Estimated)
400
Origin
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
230
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Type 96
Type 96
Country
Type 96
Type
40
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Sweden
Sweden
Country
Sweden
Type
Leopard Strv.122
Quantity (Estimated)
120
Origin
Germany/ Sweden
Notes
Leopard 2A5 modified to Swedish specifications. Sweden also previously leased and operated 160 Leopard 2A4s (locally designated Strv 121) from Germany, but most of these have been returned.
Switzerland
Switzerland
Country
Switzerland
Type
Leopard Pz 87
Quantity (Estimated)
250
Origin
West Germany / Switzerland
Notes
Leopard 2A4; 134 upgraded to Pz87 Leopard WE with PERI-R17A2, driver rear view camera and electric Turret drive, produced in Thun/Switzerland
Syria
Syria
Country
Syria
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
2,250
Origin
Soviet Union
Notes
Scores destroyed in civil war, exact numbers left unknown.
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
1,000
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Scores destroyed in civil war, exact numbers left unknown.
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
1,600
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
Origin
Includes 100+ upgraded T-72B3.
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
40
Quantity (Estimated)
Russia
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Saudi Arabia | AMX-30 | 145 | France | |
| M60A3 | 450 | United States | ||
| M1A2 | 442 | United States | Depleted uranium armor removed. All will receive upgraded digital systems from US-standard M1A2SEP and will be designated M1A2S. | |
| Serbia | M-84 | 232 | Yugoslavia / Serbia | All to be modernized to domestic M-84AS1 variant. |
| T-72 | 91 | Soviet Union | 30 T-72B1MS donated by Russia, ≈50 T-72M in reserve, used mostly for crew training. | |
| T-55 | 250+ | Soviet Union | Kept in reserve and are being refurbished and sold to other nations. | |
| Sierra Leone | T-72 | 3 | Soviet Union | Purchased from Ukraine, delivered via Poland. |
| Singapore | Leopard 2SG | 196 (30 tanks with additional feature) | Germany | Upgraded ex-German Leopard 2A4 / Leopard 2SG-1200 |
| Slovakia | T-72M1 | 30 | Czechoslovakia | Leased from Czechoslovakia. 22 operational. |
| Leopard 2A4 | 6/15 | West Germany | Donated from Germany | |
| Slovenia | M-84 | 54 | Yugoslavia | 28 in active service |
| M-55S | 2 | Soviet Union | 30 T-55 were heavily modernized in cooperation with Israel, reserve status. 28 donated to Ukraine in October 2022. | |
| Somalia | T-54/55 | 40 | Soviet Union | Number in operable condition unknown |
| M47 Patton | United States | Number in operable condition unknown | ||
| Centurion | 40 | United Kingdom | ||
| South Africa | Olifant 1A/1B | 167 | United Kingdom/ South Africa | |
| South Sudan | T-55 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 110 | Soviet Union | ||
| Spain | Leopard 2A6E | 239 | Germany/ Spain | License built in Spain |
| Leopard 2A4 | 108 | West Germany | 54 reserve | |
| M60A3 TTS | 17 | United States | Spanish Marines | |
| Sudan | T-55 & mods | 400 | Soviet Union | |
| T-72 | 230 | Soviet Union | ||
| Type 96 | 40 | China | ||
| Sweden | Leopard Strv.122 | 120 | Germany/ Sweden | Leopard 2A5 modified to Swedish specifications. Sweden also previously leased and operated 160 Leopard 2A4s (locally designated Strv 121) from Germany, but most of these have been returned. |
| Switzerland | Leopard Pz 87 | 250 | West Germany / 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 | 2,250 | Soviet Union | Scores destroyed in civil war, exact numbers left unknown. |
| T-62 | 1,000 | Soviet Union | Scores destroyed in civil war, exact numbers left unknown. | |
| T-72 | 1,600 | Soviet Union | Includes 100+ upgraded T-72B3. | |
| T-90 | 40 | Russia |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › T
Taiwan
Taiwan
Country
Taiwan
Type
M60A3
Quantity (Estimated)
480
Origin
United States
CM-11 Brave Tiger
CM-11 Brave Tiger
Country
CM-11 Brave Tiger
Type
450
Quantity (Estimated)
United States / Taiwan
M1A2T Abrams
M1A2T Abrams
Country
M1A2T Abrams
Type
14
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
108 ordered, will be received from 2022 onwards.
Tajikistan
Tajikistan
Country
Tajikistan
Type
T-72
Quantity (Estimated)
44
Origin
Soviet Union
Tanzania
Tanzania
Country
Tanzania
Type
Type 59
Quantity (Estimated)
30
Origin
Soviet Union China
Thailand
Thailand
Country
Thailand
Type
M48A5
Quantity (Estimated)
105
Origin
United States
M60A1 and M60A3
M60A1 and M60A3
Country
M60A1 and M60A3
Type
178
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
BM Oplot
BM Oplot
Country
BM Oplot
Type
49
Quantity (Estimated)
Ukraine
Origin
5 more reported en-route as of November 2017 and manufacture of the remaining 13 completed.
VT-4
VT-4
Country
VT-4
Type
60
Quantity (Estimated)
China
Togo
Togo
Country
Togo
Type
T-54/T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
4
Origin
Soviet Union
Tunisia
Tunisia
Country
Tunisia
Type
M60A3
Quantity (Estimated)
84
Origin
United States
Turkey
Turkey
Country
Turkey
Type
Altay
Quantity (Estimated)
5+2+3
Origin
Turkey South Korea
Notes
5 Phase I and 2 Phase 2s were delivered. To be serially produced in 2026.
Leopard 2A4TR/T1
Leopard 2A4TR/T1
Country
Leopard 2A4TR/T1
Type
354
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany Turkey
Origin
Within scope of TIYK-LEOA4 project 40 Leopard 2A4 T1 tanks were subjected to increase of ballistic protection levels, integration of modern electronics, active protection and other modern systems. The rest will be named as Leopard 2 A4TM and will undergo to armor and overall modernization.
Leopard 1A3T1/1T
Leopard 1A3T1/1T
Country
Leopard 1A3T1/1T
Type
355
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany Turkey
Origin
1T: Volkan-M Fire control system modernization. A3T1s have EMES-12A3 fire control system.
M60T
M60T
Country
M60T
Type
170
Quantity (Estimated)
United States Israel Turkey
Origin
The Sabra was initially developed as a further evolution of the Magach 7C. The ballistic profile of the appliqué armor was improved, incorporated the MG253 120 mm gun and new electronics developed by Israel Military Industries. Then it received further weapons and armour improvements by Turkey.
M60A3 TTS
M60A3 TTS
Country
M60A3 TTS
Type
619
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
M48A5T2
M48A5T2
Country
M48A5T2
Type
750
Quantity (Estimated)
United States Turkey
Origin
M48A5T2: Turkish M48 variant upgraded along similar lines to the M60A3, with an M68 105 mm main gun, passive night vision, an AVDS-1790 diesel engine, M60A3 thermal imaging, M60A3 fire control system and a laser rangefinder. Used mainly for supporting ground forces
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
Country
Turkmenistan
Type
T-72
Quantity (Estimated)
702
Origin
Soviet Union
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
10
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / Russia
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Taiwan | M60A3 | 480 | United States | |
| CM-11 Brave Tiger | 450 | United States / Taiwan | ||
| M1A2T Abrams | 14 | United States | 108 ordered, will be received from 2022 onwards. | |
| Tajikistan | T-72 | 44 | Soviet Union | |
| Tanzania | Type 59 | 30 | Soviet Union China | |
| Thailand | M48A5 | 105 | United States | |
| M60A1 and M60A3 | 178 | United States | ||
| BM Oplot | 49 | Ukraine | 5 more reported en-route as of November 2017 and manufacture of the remaining 13 completed. | |
| VT-4 | 60 | China | ||
| Togo | T-54/T-55 | 4 | Soviet Union | |
| Tunisia | M60A3 | 84 | United States | |
| Turkey | Altay | 5+2+3 | Turkey South Korea | 5 Phase I and 2 Phase 2s were delivered. To be serially produced in 2026. |
| Leopard 2A4TR/T1 | 354 | West Germany Turkey | Within scope of TIYK-LEOA4 project 40 Leopard 2A4 T1 tanks were subjected to increase of ballistic protection levels, integration of modern electronics, active protection and other modern systems. The rest will be named as Leopard 2 A4TM and will undergo to armor and overall modernization. | |
| Leopard 1A3T1/1T | 355 | West Germany Turkey | 1T: Volkan-M Fire control system modernization. A3T1s have EMES-12A3 fire control system. | |
| M60T | 170 | United States Israel Turkey | The Sabra was initially developed as a further evolution of the Magach 7C. The ballistic profile of the appliqué armor was improved, incorporated the MG253 120 mm gun and new electronics developed by Israel Military Industries. Then it received further weapons and armour improvements by Turkey. | |
| M60A3 TTS | 619 | United States | ||
| M48A5T2 | 750 | United States Turkey | M48A5T2: Turkish M48 variant upgraded along similar lines to the M60A3, with an M68 105 mm main gun, passive night vision, an AVDS-1790 diesel engine, M60A3 thermal imaging, M60A3 fire control system and a laser rangefinder. Used mainly for supporting ground forces | |
| Turkmenistan | T-72 | 702 | Soviet Union | |
| T-90 | 10 | Soviet Union / Russia |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › U
Uganda
Uganda
Country
Uganda
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
20
Origin
Soviet Union
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
44
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union / Russia
Ukraine
Ukraine
Country
Ukraine
Type
M-55S
Quantity (Estimated)
28 (2 lost)
Origin
Soviet Union Slovenia
Notes
Slovenia donated 28 of their 30 heavily upgraded T-55 tanks to Ukraine in October 2022. At least 2 lost.
T-64
T-64
Country
T-64
Type
>1,000 (643 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union Ukraine
Origin
Only T-64BV and T-64BM are in active service. The numbers provided are for tanks in active service, based on data from late 2021 (before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine). Additionally, 578 T-64As and T-64Bs were in storage in 2021 before the war, and would need to be overhauled before returning to service. At least 643 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
578 (358 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union Czech Republic
Origin
130 provided are for tanks in active service, based on data from late 2021 (before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine). Additionally, 500 T-72/T-72As were in storage in 2021 with no plans yet for repairs. As of 26 June 2022, 188 T-72 tanks have been visually confirmed captured by the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Territorial Defense Forces and the National Guard, with the biggest number among all Russian MBT types. In April 2022, it was reported that the Czech Republic and Poland (about 200 tanks) had supplied Ukraine with more than 260 T-72 tanks in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of these were paid for by other countries including 90 from Czech Republic were upgraded using funds from the U.S. and Denmark. At least 358 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-80
T-80
Country
T-80
Type
94 (88 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union Ukraine
Origin
Only 34 T-80 tanks were accounted by IISS in 2021. According to an advisor to then President Petro Poroshenko in 2015, around 100 T-80BV tanks were to be restored to service. In 2020, Ukrainian media reported multiple deliveries of T-80BV tanks.
60 Russian T-80BV, T-80BVM, T-80UK, T-80UE1 and T-80U tanks have been visually confirmed captured during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine as of 26 June 2022, with some put to use by the 93rd Mechanized Brigade. At least 88 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-84 BM Oplot
T-84 BM Oplot
Country
T-84 BM Oplot
Type
6 (1 damaged)
Quantity (Estimated)
Ukraine
Origin
Modification of T-84. Ukraine operated 6 in 2021. At least one damaged.
PT-91
PT-91
Country
PT-91
Type
60 (12 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Poland
Origin
Modernized version of T-72, 60 units sent by Poland. At least 12 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
T-90
T-90
Country
T-90
Type
16+
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union Russia
Origin
At least 16 Russian T-90 tanks were visually confirmed to be captured by Ukrainian Forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2022.
Leopard 1A5
Leopard 1A5
Country
Leopard 1A5
Type
135 (21 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany
Origin
Financed by Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Delivered by Germany between 2023-2025. At least 21 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
Rheinmetall acquired an additional 96 Leopard 1A5IT from RUAG in 2025, though their direct transfer to Ukraine is complicated by purchase contract conditions imposed by Switzerland.
Leopard 2
Leopard 2
Country
Leopard 2
Type
95 (41 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
West Germany Germany
Origin
As of 23 February 2023, confirmed transfers to Ukraine from army stockpiles include 18 Leopard 2A6 from Germany, three 2A6 from Portugal, 14 2A4 from Poland, eight 2A4NO from Norway, eight 2A4CAN from Canada, 10 2A4 from Spain and an unknown number of battle tanks from Finland. The Netherlands agreed to help procure and supply ammunition for the tanks. Ukrainian tank operators began training on the vehicles in February 2023. The first four Leopard 2A4 tanks were delivered from Polish stocks on 24 February 2023. The remaining 10 arrived after 7 March. Norway delivered all eight tanks on 20 March 2022. Canada delivered all eight Leopard 2A4CAN by 18 April 2023. Spain delivered its first six in late April, and the remaining four by June.
Rheinmetall initially claimed it could prepare up to 51 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukraine. However, 14 of these were instead donated to Czechia and 15 were donated to Slovakia as part of Germany's Ringtaush program. 14 were jointly purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark for Ukraine on 20 April 2024, with delivery scheduled for Q1 2024.
On 19 March 2024, Spain announced it is preparing an additional 19 or 20 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukraine, to be delivered over two batches in June and September respectively. At least 41 Leopard 2 lost.
Stridsvagn 122
Stridsvagn 122
Country
Stridsvagn 122
Type
10 (9 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
Germany Sweden
Origin
Domestically manufactured Stridsvagn 122 variant (2A5 equivalent) as they are the only Leopards operated by Sweden. Delivered by July 2023. At least 9 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured.
Challenger 2
Challenger 2
Country
Challenger 2
Type
14 (2 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
United Kingdom
Origin
Delivered in 2023. At least 2 lost.
M1 Abrams
M1 Abrams
Country
M1 Abrams
Type
80 (27 lost)
Quantity (Estimated)
United States
Origin
31 sent by the USA in 2023. An additional 49 delivered by Australia in 2025. At least 27 lost.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Country
United Arab Emirates
Type
OF-40 Mk.2
Quantity (Estimated)
36
Origin
Italy
Notes
Being withdrawn from service.
AMX-30S
AMX-30S
Country
AMX-30S
Type
45
Quantity (Estimated)
France
Leclerc
Leclerc
Country
Leclerc
Type
388
Quantity (Estimated)
France
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Challenger 2
Quantity (Estimated)
158 active(59 Driver training and reserve)(70 in storage, since 2010)
Origin
United Kingdom
Notes
Equips three regular and one Yeomanry (reserve) Armoured Regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps, each of 56 tanks.
A Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) is planned, and will include new optronics, situational awareness and fire control systems, with 148 tanks upgraded and rebadges as Challenger 3.
In 2010 due to budget cuts, 118 tanks were withdrawn from service. Of these, 70 were put in storage and 48 were converted to Driver Training Tanks.
United States
United States
Country
United States
Type
M1A1/M1A2
Quantity (Estimated)
2,509
Origin
United States
Notes
750 M1A1 SA, 1,605 M1A2 SEPv2, 154 M1A2 SEPv3. (some 3,700 M1A1, M1A2 SEPv2/v3 in storage) All USMC M1A1s retired in 2021 and to be divested by 2025.
Uruguay
Uruguay
Country
Uruguay
Type
Ti-67
Quantity (Estimated)
15
Origin
Soviet Union/ Israel
Notes
T-55 significantly upgraded by Israel
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Country
Uzbekistan
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
80
Origin
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
170
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-64
T-64
Country
T-64
Type
100
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
70
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Uganda | T-55 | 20 | Soviet Union | |
| T-90 | 44 | Soviet Union / Russia | ||
| Ukraine | M-55S | 28 (2 lost) | Soviet Union Slovenia | Slovenia donated 28 of their 30 heavily upgraded T-55 tanks to Ukraine in October 2022. At least 2 lost. |
| T-64 | >1,000 (643 lost) | Soviet Union Ukraine | Only T-64BV and T-64BM are in active service. The numbers provided are for tanks in active service, based on data from late 2021 (before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine). Additionally, 578 T-64As and T-64Bs were in storage in 2021 before the war, and would need to be overhauled before returning to service. At least 643 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| T-72 | 578 (358 lost) | Soviet Union Czech Republic | 130 provided are for tanks in active service, based on data from late 2021 (before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine). Additionally, 500 T-72/T-72As were in storage in 2021 with no plans yet for repairs. As of 26 June 2022, 188 T-72 tanks have been visually confirmed captured by the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Territorial Defense Forces and the National Guard, with the biggest number among all Russian MBT types. In April 2022, it was reported that the Czech Republic and Poland (about 200 tanks) had supplied Ukraine with more than 260 T-72 tanks in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some of these were paid for by other countries including 90 from Czech Republic were upgraded using funds from the U.S. and Denmark. At least 358 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| T-80 | 94 (88 lost) | Soviet Union Ukraine | Only 34 T-80 tanks were accounted by IISS in 2021. According to an advisor to then President Petro Poroshenko in 2015, around 100 T-80BV tanks were to be restored to service. In 2020, Ukrainian media reported multiple deliveries of T-80BV tanks. 60 Russian T-80BV, T-80BVM, T-80UK, T-80UE1 and T-80U tanks have been visually confirmed captured during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine as of 26 June 2022, with some put to use by the 93rd Mechanized Brigade. At least 88 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| T-84 BM Oplot | 6 (1 damaged) | Ukraine | Modification of T-84. Ukraine operated 6 in 2021. At least one damaged. | |
| PT-91 | 60 (12 lost) | Poland | Modernized version of T-72, 60 units sent by Poland. At least 12 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| T-90 | 16+ | Soviet Union Russia | At least 16 Russian T-90 tanks were visually confirmed to be captured by Ukrainian Forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2022. | |
| Leopard 1A5 | 135 (21 lost) | West Germany | Financed by Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. Delivered by Germany between 2023-2025. At least 21 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. Rheinmetall acquired an additional 96 Leopard 1A5IT from RUAG in 2025, though their direct transfer to Ukraine is complicated by purchase contract conditions imposed by Switzerland. | |
| Leopard 2 | 95 (41 lost) | West Germany Germany | As of 23 February 2023, confirmed transfers to Ukraine from army stockpiles include 18 Leopard 2A6 from Germany, three 2A6 from Portugal, 14 2A4 from Poland, eight 2A4NO from Norway, eight 2A4CAN from Canada, 10 2A4 from Spain and an unknown number of battle tanks from Finland. The Netherlands agreed to help procure and supply ammunition for the tanks. Ukrainian tank operators began training on the vehicles in February 2023. The first four Leopard 2A4 tanks were delivered from Polish stocks on 24 February 2023. The remaining 10 arrived after 7 March. Norway delivered all eight tanks on 20 March 2022. Canada delivered all eight Leopard 2A4CAN by 18 April 2023. Spain delivered its first six in late April, and the remaining four by June. Rheinmetall initially claimed it could prepare up to 51 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukraine. However, 14 of these were instead donated to Czechia and 15 were donated to Slovakia as part of Germany's Ringtaush program. 14 were jointly purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark for Ukraine on 20 April 2024, with delivery scheduled for Q1 2024. On 19 March 2024, Spain announced it is preparing an additional 19 or 20 Leopard 2A4 tanks for Ukraine, to be delivered over two batches in June and September respectively. At least 41 Leopard 2 lost. | |
| Stridsvagn 122 | 10 (9 lost) | Germany Sweden | Domestically manufactured Stridsvagn 122 variant (2A5 equivalent) as they are the only Leopards operated by Sweden. Delivered by July 2023. At least 9 lost; destroyed, damaged or captured. | |
| Challenger 2 | 14 (2 lost) | United Kingdom | Delivered in 2023. At least 2 lost. | |
| M1 Abrams | 80 (27 lost) | United States | 31 sent by the USA in 2023. An additional 49 delivered by Australia in 2025. At least 27 lost. | |
| United Arab Emirates | OF-40 Mk.2 | 36 | Italy | Being withdrawn from service. |
| AMX-30S | 45 | France | ||
| Leclerc | 388 | France | ||
| United Kingdom | Challenger 2 | 158 active(59 Driver training and reserve)(70 in storage, since 2010) | United Kingdom | Equips three regular and one Yeomanry (reserve) Armoured Regiments of the Royal Armoured Corps, each of 56 tanks. A Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP) is planned, and will include new optronics, situational awareness and fire control systems, with 148 tanks upgraded and rebadges as Challenger 3. In 2010 due to budget cuts, 118 tanks were withdrawn from service. Of these, 70 were put in storage and 48 were converted to Driver Training Tanks. |
| United States | M1A1/M1A2 | 2,509 | United States | 750 M1A1 SA, 1,605 M1A2 SEPv2, 154 M1A2 SEPv3. (some 3,700 M1A1, M1A2 SEPv2/v3 in storage) All USMC M1A1s retired in 2021 and to be divested by 2025. |
| Uruguay | Ti-67 | 15 | Soviet Union/ Israel | T-55 significantly upgraded by Israel |
| Uzbekistan | T-55 | 80 | Soviet Union | |
| T-62 | 170 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-64 | 100 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 70 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › V
Venezuela
Venezuela
Country
Venezuela
Type
AMX-30V
Quantity (Estimated)
81
Origin
France
T72M1M
T72M1M
Country
T72M1M
Type
92
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union/ Russia
Origin
Purchased in Sept, 2009; the deliveries started in January, 2011
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country
Vietnam
Type
Type 59
Quantity (Estimated)
350
Origin
China
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
900
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
200
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
T-90S/SK
T-90S/SK
Country
T-90S/SK
Type
64
Quantity (Estimated)
Russia
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Venezuela | AMX-30V | 81 | France | |
| T72M1M | 92 | Soviet Union/ Russia | Purchased in Sept, 2009; the deliveries started in January, 2011 | |
| Vietnam | Type 59 | 350 | China | |
| T-55 | 900 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-62 | 200 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-90S/SK | 64 | Russia |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › Y
Yemen
Yemen
Country
Yemen
Type
M60A1
Quantity (estimated)
50
Origin
United States
T-55
T-55
Country
T-55
Type
450
Quantity (estimated)
Soviet Union
T-62
T-62
Country
T-62
Type
200
Quantity (estimated)
Soviet Union
T-72
T-72
Country
T-72
Type
60
Quantity (estimated)
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Yemen | M60A1 | 50 | United States | |
| T-55 | 450 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-62 | 200 | Soviet Union | ||
| T-72 | 60 | Soviet Union |
· Table of main battle tanks by country › Z
Zambia
Zambia
Country
Zambia
Type
T-55
Quantity (Estimated)
10
Origin
Soviet Union
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Country
Zimbabwe
Type
Type 59
Quantity (Estimated)
35
Origin
Soviet Union China
Type 69
Type 69
Country
Type 69
Type
10
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union China
T-54/55
T-54/55
Country
T-54/55
Type
32
Quantity (Estimated)
Soviet Union
| Country | Type | Quantity (Estimated) | Origin | Notes |
| Zambia | T-55 | 10 | Soviet Union | |
| Zimbabwe | Type 59 | 35 | Soviet Union China | |
| Type 69 | 10 | Soviet Union China | ||
| T-54/55 | 32 | Soviet Union |
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