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.

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Table of main battle tanks by country

A

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Afghanistan T-55 400Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Most either destroyed or scrapped during NATO occupation. Those that remain are now under Taliban control.
T-62 260Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Most either destroyed or scrapped during NATO occupation. Those that remain are now under Taliban control.
Albania Type 59: 40 tanks in service.

Albania retired most operational T-54/T-55 and Type 59 MBTs in 2001. They were subsequently put up for sale. [1]

Algeria [2] T-62 270Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-64 300Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 325Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-90A 300Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Angola T-55 200Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 50Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 50Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Argentina Tanque Argentino Mediano (TAM)231Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Chassis is based on Marder IFV
Armenia T-62 14Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 168Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-90 30Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Australia M1A1 AIM Abrams 75Flag of the United States (23px).png  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 [3] Leopard 2A456Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Replaced the M60 A3 in 1997. Will be subject to a combat value increase in the near future.
Azerbaijan T-90S100Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
T-72 Aslan 420Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
T-55 100Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

B

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Bahrain M60 A3 Patton180Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Bangladesh Type 59 Durjoy 174Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 174 Type 59 tanks were upgraded to Type 59 Durjoy [4]
Type 69 58 [5] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Al-Khalid 44 [5] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
VT-5 44 (on order) [5] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Light tank
Belarus T-72B Vitaz 435Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-80B80Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Belgium Belgium retired its last operational Leopard 1 MBTs in 2014. Some were kept in inventory for training and research purposes. [6]
Benin Has no MBTs, but has 18 PT-76 light tanks.
Bolivia In service 54 SK-105 Kürassier light tanks.
Bosnia and Herzegovina M-84 71Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
AMX-30S 50Flag of France.svg  France
M60A3 85Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
T-55 142Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Botswana Only SK-105 Kürassier light tanks.
Brazil [7] EE-T1 Osório 2Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Two operational tanks with the Centro de Instrução de Blindados of the Brazilian Army [8]
M60A3 TTS 91Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Used for instruction
Leopard 1A1127Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Retired
Leopard 1A5221Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Upgraded for ´´BR+´´ version
Bulgaria T-72 160 [9] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Burkina Faso Has no MBTs, but operates ACMAT Bastion APCs. [10]
Burundi T-55 about 10 [11] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

C

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Cambodia T-55 365Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 19Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Type 59 74Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Canada Leopard 2A6M CAN 20Flag of Germany.svg  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. [12] [13]
Leopard 2 A4M CAN 20Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Upgraded from Dutch Leopard 2A4 in 2010, closer to 2A7+ armour configuration but with shorter barrel.
Leopard 2A4 CAN 34Flag of Germany.svg  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. [13] 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. [14]
Cape Verde T-55 12Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Central African Republic T-55 4Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Chad T-55 60Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Chile [15] Leopard 2A4172Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 8 to be used as spares, upgrades for Leopard 2A5 in 2015
Leopard 1V100Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
China Type 99A [16] 600Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 99 [16] 600Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 96 2,500Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 88 300Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Reserve and training units. Retired from active service
Type 69/79 300Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Reserve and training units. Retired from active service
VT-4 300[ citation needed ]Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Reserve and training units. Retired from active service[ citation needed ]
Colombia Defence force exists, but operates no MBTs in service. AFVs are used instead in service, such as the LAV III, EE-9 Cascavel, and M8 Greyhound. Only some M3 Stuart are used as gatekeepers.
Congo, Democratic Republic of Type 59 30Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
T-55 20Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Congo, Republic of Type 59 20Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Croatia M-95 Degman 2Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 2 prototypes, Program canceled.
M-84A4 Sniper 75Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia Better optics and a 1100hp engine.
Cuba T-55 900Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-64 20Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 400Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Cyprus [17] AMX-30B2 52Flag of France.svg  France
AMX-30G 30Flag of France.svg  France
T-80U 82Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Ordered January 2009
Czech Republic [18] T-72M4 CZ 30Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 3rd tank generation Czech upgrade of T-72, produced 2003-2006.
T-72M186 (?)Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 20 active, remainder (66) in storage, as reserve. [19] Unknown number donated to Ukraine.
Leopard 2A4 14Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Donated by Germany in exchange for Czech tanks sent to Ukraine. [20]

D

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Denmark Leopard 2A7DK 48Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Upgraded 2A5DK to 2A7DK in 2016 (2A5DK/2A7DK is the Danish upgraded version of the 2A5/2A7)
Dominican Republic Operates 6 M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks, but not MBTs.

E

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Ecuador Leopard 1 60Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 30 1V's and 30 1A5's models bought from Chile. [21] [22] [23]
AMX-13 80Flag of France.svg  France Light tanks
T-55 3Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Borrowed from Peru as war compensation (Cenepa War). Some sources establish that the T-55 are part of an unfinished weapons deal . [24]
Egypt T-62 340 [25] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Ramses II 425Flag of Egypt.svg  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.
T-64 M500Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-80 34Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 14 T-80UK and 20 T-80U purchased in 1997. [26]
M60A3 1,716 [25] Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Out of 735 M60A3 + 700 M60A1 were brought up to A3 Standard from U.S. Army Europe surplus stocks in Germany between 1979–1988 + 173 M60A3 between 1992–2001 [27] + 108 M60A3 from the Austrian Army Surplus in 2002, [28]
M1A1 Abrams 1,130 [29] Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Equatorial Guinea T-55 3Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Eritrea T-55A/AM2 300Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 150 in service, 150 in storage.
T-62 ~Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Received a number from Ethiopia.
Estonia Does not currently operate main battle tanks. [30] Uses IFVs like Combat Vehicle 90 and APCs like Patria Pasi and Mamba APC instead.
Ethiopia T-55 170Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 50Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 ~250 [31] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

F

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Fiji Small military force exists. Does not operate MBTs.
Finland Leopard 2A4139Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Some of the existing Leopard 2A4's are equipped with Israeli made Urdan mine rollers.
Leopard 2A6100Flag of Germany.svg  Germany In total, 100 used Leopard 2A6 tanks were delivered from the Netherlands by the end of 2019.
France Leclerc 406Flag of France.svg  France 184 in storage, 239 is active. 200 will be upgraded to Leclerc XLR.

G

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Gabon Has no MBTs, but operates APCs like the Matador. [32]
Georgia [33] T-72M1 SIM-1143Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
T-55 100Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Germany Leopard 2 A5/A6/A7/A7V/A8 328 [34] Flag of Germany.svg  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 [35] Leopard 2A6 HEL 170Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
License built in Greece.
Leopard 2A4 183Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Leopard 1A4/5 501Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
M60A3 101Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
M48A5 MOLF 390Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Upgraded with a new Fire Control System similar to the one found on the Leopard 1A5
Guatemala Has no MBTs, but military uses AFVs such as Armadillo, Cadillac Gage Commando V-100, Dando 6x6 (Tapir), M8 Greyhound, M113, and RBY MK 1.
Guinea T-55 8Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Guinea-Bissau T-55 10Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Guyana Has no MBTs. Defense force uses AFVs such as EE-11 Urutu, EE-9 Cascavel, Shorland, and Ford F-350.

H

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Haiti Police force exists to maintain internal security, armed forces in the process of reactivation, but do not operate MBTs and uses AFVs like Cadillac-Gage V-100 instead.
Honduras Has no MBTs, but military has AFVs and light tanks like FV101 Scorpion, FV107 Scimitar, FV105 Sultan, AM General Humvee M 998, RBY MK 1, and FV601 Saladin.
Hungary [36] Leopard 2A7+44Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Ordered in 2018.
Leopard 2A412Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Ordered in 2018. Used units for training purposes.

T-72M1

34Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
34 units in active service. Another 130 T-72 in storage.

I

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
India Arjun MBT 141 (MK1 and MK1A)Flag of India.svg  India 124 Arjun MK1 MBTs and a total of 118 MK1A tanks on order. [37] [38] [39] Army required nearly 3500 MBTs in future. [40]
Tank EX 8Flag of India.svg  India Only prototypes made.
T-90 2,078Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 464 new T-90MS are on order as of 2020. These tanks are now manufactured locally.
T-72 2,414 [41] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Upgraded to advanced Ajeya Mk1 and MK2 standard. To be replaced with next generation MBT.
Indonesia Leopard 2A442Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Already arrived all from Germany
Leopard 2 Revolution 61Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Already arrived all. Up-armored and up-rated version of Leopard 2A4
Kaplan MT / Harimau 18Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia/Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey Lightweight tank
FV101 Scorpion 90Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Designed as light tank
AMX 13 120Flag of France.svg  France Already retrofit, light tanks
Iran [42]
M60 Patton 150Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Chieftain (tank) MK3100Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Mobarez is domestically upgraded version.
T-62 75Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72S 480Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Zulfiqar MBT 1,150Flag of Iran.svg  Iran
Karrar 420Flag of Iran.svg  Iran Additional 380 on order.
Iraq T-55 72Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72M1125Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
M1A1 Abrams 146Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Further 175 on order. Yet to be delivered, Tank is equipped with Export Armor Package.
T-90S/SK75Flag of Russia.svg  Russia [43]
Ireland Small military force exists. Does not operate MBTs, but has light armoured vehicles, primarily the MOWAG Piranha, and FV101 Scorpion armoured reconnaissance vehicle
Israel [44] Merkava Mk.1 180Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Merkava Mk.2 400Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Merkava Mk.3 780Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Merkava Mk.4 660Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Magach 6 560Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States/Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Upgraded M60 tank
Magach 7 1,600Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States/Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Upgraded M60 tank
Italy [45] Ariete 200Flag of Italy.svg  Italy To be upgraded and remain in service until 2035.
Ivory Coast T-55 10Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Some donated by Angola

J

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Jamaica Has no MBTs, but military uses AFVs like Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle.
Japan [46] Type 74 560Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries until 1988. Replaced by the Type 90.
Type 90 341Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries until 2009. Replaced by the Type 10.
Type 10 106Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, current MBT in Japanese service.
Jordan Tariq 292Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Locally upgraded Centurion. Most of them were modified into Temsah heavy armoured personnel carriers.
M60A3 250Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Modernized by KADDB
Khaled 274Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Locally upgraded Chieftain
Challenger 1 392Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom

K

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Kazakhstan T-55 540Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 75Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 650Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Kenya [47] Vickers Mk 3 78Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
T-72Av76Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Korea, North T-55 1,800Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 1,000Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Type 59 1,000Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 69 tank 200Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Chonma-ho 1,000Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Pokpung-ho 500Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
M2020 9 prototypesFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Korea, South M48A3K 300Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
M48A5, M48A5K 500Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
T-80U, T-80UK35Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  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 1,027Flag of South Korea.svg  Republic of Korea All K1s will be upgraded to K1E1 by 2026.
K1A2 484Flag of South Korea.svg  Republic of Korea
K2 Black Panther 206Flag of South Korea.svg  Republic of Korea Put into service in June 2014. Total 260 to be delivered.
Kuwait M-84D150Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
M1A2 218Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Depleted uranium armor removed.
Kyrgyzstan T-72 210Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

L

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Laos [48] T-54/55 15Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Latvia T-55 3Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Exclusively for training
Lebanon T-55 270Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
M48A5 81Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
M60A3 10Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Libya
T-55 325Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Large numbers of tanks destroyed by NATO bombings and rebel actions during 2011 Libyan civil war
T-62 350Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 315Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Lithuania Military force does not use MBTs, but uses AFVs, such as Boxer, and APCs, such as M113 and M577 V2.
Luxembourg Military force does not have MBTs.

M

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
North Macedonia T-72 31Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 20 scrapped. Only 10 are in fine condition.
T-55 98Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union All were military aid from Bulgaria during the 2001 KLA insurgency. Fate unknown.
Madagascar Military force does not have MBTs, but has 12 PT-76 light tanks.
Malawi T-55 1Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Medium tanks
Malaysia PT-91M 48Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Special variant, Commissioned in 2008.
Mali T-34 30Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Medium tanks, Retired as of 2020
T-54 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-55 33Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Mauritania T-55 35Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Mexico Military force exists, but operates no MBTs. Uses AFVs, such as Sedena-Henschel HWK-11, AMX-VCI, Panhard ERC 90, Panhard VCR, M8 Greyhound, Véhicule Blindé Léger, Oshkosh Sand Cat, and DN-XI instead.
Moldova T-64BV10Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Monaco Very small military force exists, however, the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince operate 2 Piranha Vs. [49]
Mongolia T-54 100Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-55 170Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 150Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 100Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Montenegro All scrapped in 2007.Has APCs like BOV VP М86, Achleitner RCV Survivor, LAPV Enok, Otokar Cobra, Humvee, and armored cars like BOV 1 POLO M-83 instead.
Morocco M1A1 222Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M1A1SA "Special Armor".
M1A2 156Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States M1A2
VT-1A 150Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan VT-1A version, 54 received in 2011, 96 to be delivered.
T-72 148Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union T-72B/BV.
M60A3 427Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 260 M60A3TTS and 167 M60A3.
M48 224Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 224 M48A5 in active service.
Mozambique T-55 80Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Myanmar Type 59 280Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 69 190Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
T-72 139Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
MBT-2000 50Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China

N

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Namibia T-55 1Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Netherlands Leopard 2A620Flag of Germany.svg  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). [50]
New Zealand Military force does not use MBTs, but uses IPVs, such as the NZLAV.
Nicaragua T-55 31Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Niger Military force does not use MBTs, but operates the Panhard AML armoured car. [51]
Nigeria T-55 24Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 16Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Vickers MBT 108Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
AMX-30 16Flag of France.svg  France
Norway Leopard 2A4NO 52 (36 operational)Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 52 Leopard 2A4NLs were acquired from the Netherlands in 2001. 46 of these have been refurbished and brought up to Norwegian standards, [52] while the remaining 6 are being used for spare parts. [53] Furthermore, Norway is planning on upgrading 38 tanks to modern standards in the future. [54]

Also has Leopard 1's in storage (unknown condition and quantity). Not in service.

Leopard 2A7 54 on order, option for further 18Flag of Germany.svg  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.

O

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Oman M60A3 73Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Challenger 2 38Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
Chieftain Tank 27Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom

P

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Pakistan Type 85-IIAP 410Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
T-80UD 320Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Al-Zarrar 750Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan Pakistani-upgraded Type 59
Al-Khalid

Al-Khalid-l

600

150+

Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan Pakistani variant of MBT-2000
Haidar MBT 200+Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan Pakistani-variant of VT-4
VT-4 174 [55] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Delivery in process MBT-3000
Paraguay M4 Sherman 8–10Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Medium tanks
Perú [56] T-55 200Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 50 operatives, 75 in store.
T-62M2000Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Philippines Sabrah 10 (+18 on order)Flag of Israel.svg  Israel Light tank armed with 105mm gun designed by Elbit Systems based on ASCOD and Pandur II platforms.
FV101 Scorpion 1~12Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Principal light tank of the Philippine Army. Returned to service in 2024. Up to 12 units planned for reactivation.
Poland T-72M1 UnknownFlag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
In service since 1978. License built in Poland [57] At least 290 donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [58]
PT-91 172Flag of Poland.svg  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 71Flag of Germany.svg  Germany In service since 2002. 14 were donated to Ukraine since the beginning of 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. [59]
Leopard 2A5 105Flag of Germany.svg  Germany In service since 2014.
Leopard 2PL 57Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
In service since 2020. Polish modernization of Leopard 2A4s.
M1 Abrams 144/394Flag of the United States (23px).png  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. [60] 250 M1A2 SEPv3s to be delivered between 2025 and 2026. [60]
K2 Black Panther 46/1000Flag of South Korea.svg  Republic of Korea
Flag of Poland.svg  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. [60] 820 K2PLs to be produced in Poland from 2026 onwards. [60]
Portugal M-60 A3TTS 96Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Leopard 2A637Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 34 now as 3 delivered to Ukraine 2023
M48A5 Patton 86Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States In storage. Replaced by M60A3 TTS and Leopard 2A6.

Q

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Qatar Leopard 2A7 94Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Altay 0 (+100 on order)Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey A 4th generation MBT designed and produced by Otokar. The Altay will enter serial production phase in 2016. It is expected that a total of 1000 Altays will be produced.

R

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Romania [61] [62] T-55 394Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
TR-580 42Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
TR-85 227Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
TR-85M154Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
M1 Abrams 54 on orderFlag of the United States (23px).png  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. [63] [64]
Russia [65] T-54/55 UnknownFlag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Some were re-activated and put into active service because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [66] [67] [68] [69] [70] [71] Mostly used as either self-propelled artillery or remote-controlled VBIED's. [72]
T-62 ~800 [73] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union T-62's were put into active service because of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [74] [75] [76] [77] [78] Some are being modernized into the T-62M obr.2022 variant. [79]
T-64 700Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 2,030 (active), 8,000 (in storage)Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 850 T-72B3, 550 T-72B3M, and 630 T-72B are in operation, [80] More of the T-72B's in storage will be upgraded to T-72B3 standard and redeployed. [81]
T-80 480 (active), 3,000 (in storage)Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 480 T-80BVM are in operation. [80] 3,000 T-80B tanks in storage will be upgraded to T-80BVM standard and redeployed. [82] [83] [84]
T-90 750 (active), 417 (in storage)Flag of Russia.svg  Russia All existing T-90 variants will be modernised to T-90M from 2020 to 2025. [85] [86]
Rwanda T-55 12Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

S

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence force exists, but operates no MBTs. Regional Security System is also responsible for defence affairs. Uses 3 Daimler Ferret FV-702 4x4 ARVs instead.
San Marino Nominal military force exists. Italy is responsible for defence affairs
Saudi Arabia AMX-30 145Flag of France.svg  France
M60A3 450Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
M1A2 442Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Depleted uranium armor removed. All will receive upgraded digital systems from US-standard M1A2SEP and will be designated M1A2S.
Senegal Has no MBTs, but operates Panhard AML armoured cars. [87]
Serbia M-84 232Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia/Serbia All to be modernized to domestic M-84AS1 variant. [88]
T-72 91Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 30 T-72B1MS donated by Russia, ≈50 T-72M in reserve, used mostly for crew training.
T-55 250+Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Kept in reserve and are being refurbished and sold to other nations.
Sierra Leone T-72 3Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Purchased from Ukraine, delivered via Poland. [89]
Singapore [90] Leopard 2SG196 (30 tanks with additional feature)Flag of Germany.svg  Germany Upgraded ex-German Leopard 2A4 / Leopard 2SG-1200
Slovakia T-72M130Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Leased from Czechoslovakia.

22 operational.

Leopard 2A46/15Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany Donated from Germany
Slovenia [91] M-84 54Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia 28 in active service
M-55S 2Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  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 40Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Number in operable condition unknown
M47 Patton Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Number in operable condition unknown
Centurion 40Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom
T-34 60Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union medium tanks
South Africa Olifant 1A/1B 167 [92] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom/Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Heavily upgraded Centurion
South Sudan T-55 Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 110Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Spain Leopard 2A6E 239 [93] Flag of Germany.svg  Germany/Flag of Spain.svg  Spain License built in Spain
Leopard 2A4 108Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 54 reserve
M60A3 TTS 17Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Spanish Marines
Sudan T-55 250[ citation needed ]Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 500[ citation needed ]Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Type 85 400[ citation needed ]Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 96 400[ citation needed ]Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Suriname Has no MBTs. Army uses AFVs like EE-9 Cascavel, EE-11 Urutu, and DAF YP-408.
Sweden Leopard Strv.122 120Flag of Germany.svg  Germany/Flag of Sweden.svg  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. [94]
Switzerland [95] Leopard Pz 87 250Flag of Germany.svg  Germany/Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  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 [96] T-55 <1,600Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Hundreds destroyed in civil war, exact numbers left unknown.
T-62 740Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 1,000Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Includes 100+ upgraded T-72B3.
T-90 200+Flag of Russia.svg  Russia [97]

T

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Taiwan [98] M60A3 480Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
CM-11 Brave Tiger 450Flag of the Republic of China.svg  Taiwan
M1A2T Abrams 14Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 108 ordered, will be received from 2022 onwards. [99]
Tajikistan T-72 44Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Tanzania Type 59 30Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Thailand M48A5 105Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
M60A1 and M60A3 178Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
BM Oplot 49Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 5 more reported en-route as of November 2017 and manufacture of the remaining 13 completed. [100]
VT-4 60Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Togo T-54/T-55 4Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Tunisia M60A3 84Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Turkey [101] Altay 5+2Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 5 Phase I and 2 Phase 2s were delivered. To be serially produced in 2026.
Leopard 2A4TR/T1 354Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Turkey.svg  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 355Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey
1T: Volkan-M Fire control system modernization. A3T1s have EMES-12A3 fire control system.
M60T 170Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel
Flag of Turkey.svg  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 619Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
M48A5T2 750Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Flag of Turkey.svg  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 702Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-90 10Flag of Russia.svg  Russia

U

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Uganda T-55 20Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-90 44Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Ukraine M-55S 28Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia
Slovenia donated 28 of their 30 heavily-upgraded T-55 tanks to Ukraine in October 2022.
T-64 1000+Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of Ukraine.svg  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). [102] 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. [103] Remaining numbers unknown, hundreds destroyed in the war.
T-72 500+Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic
130 provided are for tanks in active service, based on data from late 2021 (before the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine). [102] Additionally, 500 T-72/T-72As were in storage in 2021 with no plans yet for repairs. [103] 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. [104] 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. [105] [106] [107]
T-80 100-200Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Only 34 T-80 tanks were accounted by IISS in 2021. [103] According to an advisor to then President Petro Poroshenko in 2015, around 100 T-80BV tanks were to be restored to service. [108] In 2020, Ukrainian media reported multiple deliveries of T-80BV tanks. [109] [110] [111] [ better source needed ]

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. [112] [104]

BM Oplot 5Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine Modification of T-84
PT-91 70+Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Modernized version of T-72. It was disclosed that Poland is supplying PT-91 tanks in July 2022. [113] [114] Poland delivered an estimated 10 along with roughly 250 T-72s in 2022. Poland committed to send an additional 60 in 2023. [115]
T-90 16+Flag of Russia.svg  Russia At least 16 Russian T-90 tanks were visually confirmed to be captured by Ukrainian Forces during the Russo-Ukrainian War in 2022. [116]
Leopard 1A5 200+Flag of Germany.svg  Germany To be sent in 2023 to help Ukraine resist the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Germany publicly announced on Feb 07, 2023 that they had approved the export of up to 178 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine. [117] Denmark and the Netherlands jointly funded the purchase and refurbishing of these vehicles, which includes 90 of the 99 Leopard 1A5DKs sold to FFG by Denmark in 2010, as well as the 88 Leopard 1A5s held by Rheinmetall whose export was earlier approved on February 3. [118] [119] Rheinmetall purchased an additional 50 Leopard 1A5BE from OIP Land Systems in Belgium, 30 of which will be refurbished for combat, 20 delivered for spare parts. [120] Delivery of the Leopard 1A5 began in July 2023.

Rheinmetall is also negotiating the purchase of an additional 96 former Italian Leopard 1A5IT tanks from the Swiss company RUAG to be reconditioned and delivered to Ukraine. [121] The sale of these however currently remains blocked by the Swiss government, however 25 of these Leopard 1A5IT were sold by RUAG to Bavarian firm Global Logistics Support GmbH back in 2019, and could be delivered in the future. [122] Germany is now negotiating with Greece the delivery of some of their Leopard 1A5GRs in exchange for Germany backfilling them with refurbished Leopard 1A5IT from RUAG. [123]

Leopard 2 130+Flag of Germany.svg  Germany On 24 January 2023, Germany approved the transfer of 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine. [124] On 24 February 2023, this number was increased to 18. [125] Poland agreed to send 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks from their army stocks on January 25. [126] Canada promised to send 4 "combat ready" Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine on January 26. [127] Four additional 2A4 tanks were promised along with 1 ARV on February 24. [128] Spain promised to send at least 10 of its Leopard 2A4 tanks, with more possible pending repairs. [129] [130] Norway has promised to send 8 of its 36 operational Leopard 2A4s along with 4 ARV/AEV non-combat versions. [131] Portugal is sending 3 of its 37 Leopard 2A6s. [132] At least 80 Leopard 2 tanks have been pledged to Ukraine from numerous allies according to German sources, [133] although only 71 were publicly confirmed as of 24 February 2023 (including the Swedish "2A5" tanks; see below). The first 4 Leopard 2A4s were delivered from Poland on 24 February 2023. [134] An additional 50 Leopard 2A4 tanks are being prepared for Ukraine by Rheinmetall. [135] [136]
Stridsvagn 122 10Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden On 24 February, the Swedish Minister of Defence Pål Jonson announced that Sweden would be providing 10 Leopard "2A5" tanks to Ukraine. [137] These would form part of a 2A5/A6 tank battalion together with Germany's 18 2A6 and Portugal's 3 2A6 tanks. [125] Delivered in July 2023.
Challenger 2 14Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom Delivered in 2023 to help Ukraine resist the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
M1 Abrams 31Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States To be sent in 2023 to help Ukraine resist the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [138]
United Arab Emirates OF-40 Mk.2 36Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Being withdrawn from service.
AMX-30S45Flag of France.svg  France
Leclerc 388Flag of France.svg  France
United Kingdom Challenger 2 [139] 158 active
(59 Driver training and reserve)
(70 in storage, since 2010)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  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 [140] 2,509Flag of the United States (23px).png  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 15Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union/Flag of Israel.svg  Israel T-55 significantly upgraded by Israel
Uzbekistan T-55 80Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 170Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-64 100Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 70Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

V

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Venezuela AMX-30V 81Flag of France.svg  France
T72M1M 92Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union/Flag of Russia.svg  Russia Purchased in Sept, 2009; the deliveries started in January, 2011 [141]
Vietnam M48 Patton 20Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Probably captured during the Vietnam War
Type 59 350Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
T-55 900Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 200Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-90S/SK64Flag of Russia.svg  Russia [ citation needed ]

Y

CountryTypeQuantity (estimated)OriginNotes
Yemen M60A1 50Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
T-55 450Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-62 200Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
T-72 60Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

Z

CountryTypeQuantity (Estimated)OriginNotes
Zambia T-55 10Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Zimbabwe Type 59 35Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Type 69 10Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
T-54/55 32Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

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