The T26E1-1 “Super Pershing” is a famous up-gunned variant of the more ubiquitous M26 Pershing medium tank used by the United States Army during World War II. Deployed in the final months of the war, the Super Pershing was equipped with the powerful T15E1 cannon to rival the infamous German 8.8cm KwK 43 tank gun used by the Tiger II. In addition to its deadly main gun, the single Super Pershing sent to Europe received a unique appliqué armor package by soldiers of the 3rd Armored Division.
The Ferdinand was the one of the first heavy tank destroyers produced by the Germans in any significant quantity, formed from Ferdinand Porsches overconfidence in the Tiger P. After the loss of the Tiger I contract, Ferdinand Porsche was left with 100 unusable chassis. In an effort to create a use for said chassis, the Ferdinand was born. With a heavily armoured superstructure and the formidable German 8,8 cm Pak 43/2 L/71, the Ferdinand was a fearsome opponent for any hostile tank that came across it. It utilised a generator to turn the engine’s power to electricity to power motors to turn the drive sprockets, making it a very early hybrid vehicle. This enabled it to reverse at the same speed as it could go foward.
In the 1930s, as the political tension in the world was going up, France made the decision to modernize its aircraft fleet. The Republic owned vast territories abroad, including numerous islands, and required capable seaplanes. Meanwhile, its aircraft fleet at the time consisted of outdated models that couldn’t meet modern requirements. In 1934, the Latécoère company used its previous experience to create a new torpedo bomber, and in only two years, the first prototype Laté 298 performed its maiden flight.
Emerging from the T‑72/T‑90 lineage, the T‑90M “Proryv” blends proven Soviet design with targeted modernizations. Relikt ERA and composite modules reinforce its low‑profile turret and sloped glacis, reducing incoming damage. At its heart sits the 125 mm 2A46M‑5 cannon with an autoloader, capable of launching APFSDS, HEATFS, HE, or tandem‑warhead ATGMs offering adaptable firepower at all ranges. Though its –6° gun depression and 4 km/h reverse speed limit certain hull‑down and withdrawal maneuvers, the T‑90M excels when used to dictate engagements from hull‑down positions, supporting advances and punishing overextended foes.
The 120S is a modern upgrade built on a M60 hull with a M1A1 turret, marrying legacy design with contemporary firepower. With a powerful 120 mm M256 cannon and enhanced optics, it offers fresh tactical opportunities while retaining the familiar playstyle of its predecessor. Although the hull’s protection and mobility have limitations compared to fully modern designs, the 120S opens up new strategic possibilities on the battlefield.
The Panzerkampfwagen II, also known as the PzKpfw II, Panzer II, or Sd.Kfz 121 was a light German tank used in World War II and the pre-war period. Developed in the 1930s by MAN and Daimler-Benz, it was intended as a temporary solution and formed the backbone of the Wehrmacht’s armored divisions at the beginning of the war. A total of 3,404 Panzer II’s of various types were built. They were used not only by Germany but also by Romania, Slovakia, and Norway.
The French AMX-30 MBT received wide appreciation both in the French army and the world market. Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Greece were among the nations interested in this vehicle. The tank couldn’t offer record-breaking performance, but its simplicity and reliability were very attractive. And besides, the seller wasn’t too picky about potential buyers. A main battle tank at an affordable price, even with some caveats, was an offer attractive enough for the AMX-30 exports to near 1,000 units.
