Over 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine have been delivered, according to a statement released by NATO on April 28, 2023. That’s about 1,550 APCs, 230 MBTs, plus a plethora of other weapons and supplies, not to mention a ton of ammunition. Army Recognition’s editors predict that Ukraine will receive 808 main battle tanks.
As of today, April 28, 2023, we estimate that a total of 808 main battle tanks have been given by NATO countries to the Ukrainian Army, some of which have already arrived.
This article will include all of the major battle tanks that Ukraine has received or will receive in the next several weeks from all NATO and other partners.
250+ T-72M1 / T-72M1 (Poland):
The T-72M1 and T-72M1R are improved variants of the original Soviet-era T-72 main battle tank. The T-72M1 M1R has better protection from enemy fire, more powerful weapons, and enhanced mobility.
The T-72M1/M1R’s primary weapon is a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore cannon that can fire a wide variety of projectiles, including those designed to penetrate armor and detonate on impact as well as high-explosive rounds and guided missiles designed to destroy enemy tanks.
The commander’s cupola is equipped with a 12.7mm NSVT anti-aircraft machine gun and a 7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun for secondary armament.
54 Leopard 2A4 (Canada, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Spain):
The German Leopard 2A4 main battle tank has cutting-edge protection, firepower, and maneuverability. Its primary weapon, the Rheinmetall L44 smoothbore cannon, can launch armor-piercing, high-explosive, and other specialty rounds. Two 7.62mm MG3A1 machine guns, one coaxially mounted and one mounted in the commander’s hatch, provide secondary firepower.
14 Challenger 2 (UK):
The Challenger 2 is a British main battle tank that entered service in June 1998. Its primary armament is the L30A1 120mm rifle gun, while its secondary armament consists of an L94A1 7.62mm coaxial chain gun and a turret-mounted 7.62mm L37A2 machine gun.
30 PT-91 Twardy (Poland):
The German Leopard 2A4 main battle tank has cutting-edge protection, firepower, and maneuverability. Its primary weapon, the Rheinmetall L44 smoothbore cannon, can launch armor-piercing, high-explosive, and other specialty rounds. Two 7.62mm MG3A1 machine guns, one coaxially mounted and one mounted in the commander’s hatch, provide secondary firepower.
90 modernized T-72B + 37 (Czech Republic):
More than 90 upgraded T-72 MBTs are being supplied to Ukraine as part of a collaborative effort with the United States and the Netherlands; 37 have already been delivered, and more are on the way every month.
The T-72B is a main battle tank from the Soviet era that entered service in the 1980s. It is an improved variant of the T-72A, with upgraded armor, fire control, and engines. The Czech variant has been upgraded with thermal imaging capabilities, night vision systems, and increased armor protection.
The T-72B can fire APFSDS (armor-piercing fin-stabilized disposable sabot), HEAT (high explosive anti-tank), and HE-FRAG (fragmentation of enormous explosive power) rounds from its 125mm smoothbore cannon. In addition to the standard 7.62mm machine gun, the commander’s cupola also houses a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun.
50 T-72M1 (Czech Republic)
Soviet service began using the T-72M1 main battle tank in the early 1980s. It’s an improved version of the T-72, with better protection, weapons, and maneuverability.
Its main armament consists of a 125mm 2A46 smoothbore gun, which provides the tank with great firepower on the battlefield.
100 Leopard 1A5 (Denmark):
The Danish Armed Forces use a version of the German Leopard 1 main combat tank called the Leopard 1A5. It was first put into use in Denmark in the late ’90s. When compared to the original Leopard 1, the Leopard 1A5 has superior firepower, protection, and mobility.
The Leopard 1A5’s main weapon is a 105mm L7A3 rifled cannon, giving it a significant amount of firepower on the battlefield.
In addition to the L7A3 105mm rifled gun, the Leopard 1A5 DK is equipped with secondary armament for increased defense and battlefield versatility. There is a 7.62mm machine gun positioned coaxially with the main gun, and the commander or loader can also employ a 7.62mm machine gun located on the turret.
18 Leopard 2A6 (Germany):
The German Leopard 2A6 main battle tank first saw action in the early 2000s. Improved firepower, armor, and maneuverability distinguish this upgraded version of the Leopard 2. The 120mm L55 smoothbore gun it uses as its primary armament is among the most powerful and effective in modern warfare.
The Leopard 2A6 has a 7.62mm MG3 machine gun positioned coaxially with the main gun and another 7.62mm MG3 machine gun mounted in the turret, which the commander or loader can use.
20 T-72B modernized (Morocco – Czech Republic)
It has been reported on the Czech news website “Novinky. CZ” that on December 5, 2022, the Czech company Excalibur Army will send the T-72B MBTs they upgraded for Morocco to Ukraine.
The Czech Ministry of Defense has decided to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with upgraded T-72 main battle tanks for use in Morocco as part of ongoing negotiations with the United States and the European Union.
According to information published on the Twitter account “ActuDéfense Maroc” on December 13, 2022, the modernization of the T-72 tanks had been commissioned by Morocco.
According to publicly available military data, Morocco possessed a total of 122 T-72B tanks (62 active and 62 in storage), all of which were manufactured in Russia. Morocco could purchase a variety of alternative military hardware from the Czech business Excalibur Army in place of T-72 tanks.
30 AMX-10RCR (France):
The AMX-10RCR is a derivative of the French wheeled reconnaissance and fire support vehicle AMX-10, which has been in service since the late 1980s; the RCR model was introduced in the middle of the 2000s.
The AMX-10RCR’s primary weapon is a 105mm F2 rifled cannon, giving it a significant firepower advantage in reconnaissance and fire support roles. An additional 7.62mm machine gun is coaxially placed with the main gun for efficient use against troops and lightweight vehicles.
10 Stridsvagn 122 (Sweden):
The Swedish main battle tank Stridsvagn 122 (Strv 122) is based on the German Leopard 2A5. In the late 1990s, it went into service with the Swedish armed forces. The Strv 122 is equipped with a 120mm L44 smoothbore gun, providing devastating battlefield firepower.
The Stridsvagn 122 is equipped with a 7.62mm machine gun on a coaxial mount alongside the main cannon and a 7.62mm machine gun in the turret for the commander or loader.
31 M1A1 Abrams (United States):
The M1A1 Abrams, an improved variant of the original M1 Abrams, entered service with the United States military in the late 1980s. The M256 smoothbore gun, measuring 120 millimeters, is its primary weapon.
The M1A1 Abrams is equipped with a 7.62mm M240 machine gun coaxial with the main gun, a 7.62mm M240 machine gun in the magazine, and a 12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun in the commander’s position as secondary weaponry.
28 M55S (Slovenia):
The T-55 main battle tanks of Slovenia’s military were first introduced in the mid-1990s, and the country has been working steadily since then to replace them with modern M-55S models. To the Slovenian Army, the first M-55 tank was delivered in 1997, and the last one in 1999.
Although mechanically similar to the Soviet-made T-55, the M-55S is more mobile and has more powerful cannons and armor. Instead of the 100mm cannon used by the original T-55, a 105mm L7/M68 series rifled gun has been installed. This gun is capable of firing a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive anti-tank tracers (HEAT-T), armor-piercing fin-stabilized sabot tracers (APFSDS-T), and high explosive crush head tracers (HESH-T).
14 and 32 M84 (Slovenia):
In April 2022, the German news agency DPA reported that Slovenia would supply M-84 main battle tanks (MBTs) to Ukraine in exchange for potential Leopard MBT or M-84 armored personnel carrier deliveries from Germany. Marder tracked infantry combat vehicles.
The Slovenian armed forces reportedly have a total of 34 M-84 main combat tanks, with only 14 currently in use. The M-84 is an upgraded version of the Soviet-designed T-72 that was manufactured under license in Yugoslavia.
The M-84’s design is similar to the Soviet-made T-72 in that it features a turret in the middle of the hull and a power unit in the back. The driver sits in the front center of the hull. The tank retains the T-72’s weaponry, which includes a 125mm gun.
The turret’s outward features differ slightly from one another, with a weather sensor post mounted on the nose of the turret and a bank of six electrically controlled 81mm smoke grenade dischargers on each side.
The tank’s second armament includes a 7.62mm M86 machine gun and a 12.7mm M87 machine gun mounted on the turret roof.
Alain Henry de Frahan
