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List of the 808 tanks that Ukraine will have received from NATO allies with a part already delivered.
According to a statement published by NATO on April 28, 2023, more than 98 percent of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine have already been delivered. That means over 1,550 armored vehicles, 230 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), and other equipment, including vast amounts of ammunition. According to the Army Recognition editorial team count, Ukraine will receive 808 MBTs.
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A total of 808 Main Battle Tanks will be delivered to Ukraine by NATO allies.
According to our count as of April 28, 2023, Ukraine will receive a total of 808 tanks from NATO countries, part of which has already been delivered and the rest will be supplied to the Ukrainian army in the next few weeks. In this article, we will detail the list of main battle tanks from all NATO partners and others that Ukraine has received or will receive in the coming weeks.
250+ T-72M1 / T-72M1 (Poland):
The T-72M1 and T-72M1R are upgraded versions of the T-72, a main battle tank originating from the Soviet Union. The T-72M1 M1R features improved armor, firepower, and mobility, offering enhanced combat capabilities and survivability on the battlefield.
The main armament of the T-72M1/M1R consists of a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun, capable of firing various types of ammunition, including armor-piercing, high-explosive, and anti-tank guided missiles. Secondary armament includes a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun and a 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the commander's cupola.
T-72M1R MBT Poland (Picture source Army Recognition)
54 Leopard 2A4 (Canada, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Spain):
The Leopard 2A4 is a German main battle tank featuring advanced armor protection, firepower, and mobility. Its primary armament is a 120mm smoothbore Rheinmetall L44 gun, capable of firing armor-piercing, high-explosive, and other specialized rounds. The secondary armament includes a 7.62mm MG3A1 coaxial machine gun and a 7.62mm MG3A1 anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the commander's hatch.
Leopard 2A4 MBT (Picture source Army Recognition)
14 Challenger 2 (United Kingdom):
The Challenger 2 tank, a British main battle tank, entered service in June 1998. Its primary armament is the L30A1 120mm rifled gun, while its secondary armament consists of a coaxial 7.62mm L94A1 chain gun and a 7.62mm L37A2 machine gun mounted on the turret.
Challenger 2 MBT UK (Picture source Army Recognition)
30 PT-91 Twardy (Poland):
The PT-91 is a Polish main battle tank developed in the early 1990s as an upgrade to the T-72M1. Its primary armament consists of a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun, capable of firing various types of ammunition, including armor-piercing, high-explosive, and anti-tank guided missiles. Secondary armament includes a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun and a 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun.
PT-91 Twardy Poland (Picture source Army Recognition)
90 upgraded T-72B + 37 (Czech Republic):
As part of a joint project with the United States and the Netherlands, over 90 modernized T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) are being supplied to Ukraine, with 37 already delivered and more arriving each month.
The T-72B is a Soviet-era main battle tank that first entered service in the 1980s. It is an upgraded version of the T-72A, with improvements to its armor protection, fire control system, and engine. The Czech modernized variant features thermal imaging capabilities, night vision systems, and enhanced armor protection.
The T-72B is armed with a 125mm smoothbore cannon, which is capable of firing a variety of ammunition types, including armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds, high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds, and high-explosive fragmentation (HE-FRAG) rounds. It also has a coaxial 7.62mm machine gun and a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun mounted on the commander's cupola.
Upgraded T-72B MBT Czech Republic (Picture source Excalibur army)
50 T-72M1 (Czech Republic)
The T-72M1 is a Soviet-era main battle tank that entered service in the early 1980s. As an improved variant of the T-72, it features enhanced armor, firepower, and mobility. Its primary armament consists of a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun, providing the tank with significant firepower on the battlefield.
T-72M1 MBT Czech Republic. (Picture source Czech Army)
100 Leopard 1A5 (Denmark):
The Danish Leopard 1A5 tank is a variant of the German Leopard 1 main battle tank, specifically tailored for the Danish Armed Forces. It entered service in Denmark in the late 1990s. The Leopard 1A5 features improved firepower, protection, and mobility compared to the original Leopard 1.
The main armament of the Leopard 1A5 is a 105mm L7A3 rifled gun, providing the tank with considerable firepower on the battlefield. Apart from the main armament of the 105mm L7A3 rifled gun, the Leopard 1A5 DK is also equipped with secondary armaments for added defense and versatility on the battlefield. These include a 7.62mm machine gun mounted coaxially with the main gun, and another 7.62mm machine gun mounted on the turret for use by the commander or loader.
Leopard 1A5 MBT Denmark (Picture source Twitter)
18 Leopard 2A6 (Germany):
The Leopard 2A6 is a German main battle tank that entered service in the early 2000s. As an advanced variant of the Leopard 2, it boasts enhanced firepower, protection, and mobility. Its primary armament is a 120mm L55 smoothbore gun, which offers superior firepower and performance on the battlefield, making it a formidable tank in modern warfare.
The second armament of the Leopard 2A6 includes a 7.62mm MG3 machine gun mounted coaxially with the main gun and a 7.62mm MG3 machine gun mounted on the turret for use by the commander or loader.
Leopard 2A6 MBT Germany (Picture source Army Recognition)
20 Upgraded T-72B (Morocco - Czech Republic-
According to information published on the Czech news website "Novinky.CZ", on December 5, 2022, T-72B Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) modernized by the Czech company Excalibur Army for Morocco will be delivered to Ukraine. Under negotiations with the United States and Europe Union, the Czech Ministry of Defense decided to supply the upgraded T-72 tanks for Morocco to Ukraine.
Following information published on the "ActuDéfense Maroc" Twitter account on December 13, 2022, the modernization of T-72 tanks had been ordered by Morocco. In fact, according to military open source information, Morocco had 40 Russian-made operational T-72B tanks and 62 in store. Instead of T-72 tanks, Morocco could order other military equipment produced by the Czech company Excalibur army.
Upgraded T-72B MBT for Morocco by Czech Republic (Picture source Excalibur)
30 AMX-10RCR (France):
The AMX-10RCR is a French wheeled reconnaissance and fire support vehicle that entered service in the late 1980s, with the RCR variant being an upgraded version introduced in the mid-2000s.
The main armament of the AMX-10RCR is a 105mm F2 rifled gun, which provides substantial firepower for both reconnaissance and fire support missions. The secondary armament includes a 7.62mm machine gun mounted coaxially with the main gun, allowing the vehicle to engage infantry and lighter vehicles effectively.
AMX-10RCR anti-tank armored vehicle France (Picture source Army Recognition)
10 Stridsvagn 122 (Sweden):
The Stridsvagn 122, also known as the Strv 122, is a Swedish main battle tank based on the German Leopard 2A5. It entered service with the Swedish Armed Forces in the late 1990s. The Strv 122's main armament is a 120mm L44 smoothbore gun, which offers impressive firepower on the battlefield.
The Stridsvagn 122 secondary armament consists of a 7.62mm machine gun mounted coaxially with the main gun and a 7.62mm machine gun mounted on the turret for use by the commander or loader.
Stridsvagn 122 MBT Sweden (Picture source Army Recognition)
31 M1A1 Abrams (United States):
The M1A1 Abrams is an American main battle tank that entered service in the late 1980s as an upgraded version of the original M1 Abrams. Its main armament is a 120mm M256 smoothbore gun, which delivers significant firepower on the battlefield.
The secondary armament of the M1A1 Abrams consists of a 7.62mm M240 machine gun mounted coaxially with the main gun, a 7.62mm M240 machine gun for the loader, and a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun for the commander.
M1A1 abrams MBT United States (Picture source Wikimedia)
28 M55S (Slovenia):
In mid-1990 Slovenia started a program to upgrade its old T-55 MBTs (Main Battle Tanks) to a new standard locally known as the M-55S. The first M-55 tank was completed in 1997 with final deliveries being made to the Slovenian Army in 1999.
The layout of the M-55S is similar to the Soviet-made T-55 but features new improvements in terms of armor, mobility, and firepower. The 100mm cannon of the original T-55 tank was replaced by a 105 mm L7/M68 series rifled tank gun which can fire a wide range of ammunition types including High Explosive Anti-Tank - Tracer (HEAT-T), Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot - Tracer (APFSDS-T) and High Explosive Squash Head - Tracer (HESH-T).
M55S MBT Slovenia (Picture source Wikimedia)
14 and 32 M84 (Slovenia):
According to information published by the German News agency DPA in April 2022, Slovenia will provide M-84 main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine and in exchange Germany could deliver Leopard Main Battle Tank (MBT) or Marder tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicles).
According to open source information, Slovenia's armed forces have a total of 14 operational M-84 main battle tanks and 32 in store. The M-84 is a Soviet-made T-72 produced under license in Yugoslavia but with many new improvements to meet the requirements of the Yugoslav Army.
The design of the M-84 is similar to the Soviet-made T-72 including three compartments with the driver position at the center front of the hull, a turret in the center, and the power pack at the rear. The tank keeps the same armament as the T-72 including one 125mm cannon. There are minor differences in the external features of the turret, with a bank of six electrically operated 81 mm smoke grenade dischargers on either side of the turret and a meteorology sensor pole on the forward part of the turret roof. The second armament of the tank includes one 7.62mm M86 machine gun and one 12.7mm M87 machine gun mounted on the turret roof.
M84 MBT Slovenia. (Picture source U.S. DoD)