Category:Tanks

A main battle tank (MBT), is a tank that fills the armour-protected direct fire and manoeuvre role of many modern armies. Originally conceived to replace light, medium, heavy and super-heavy tanks, in the modern battlefield MBTs have themselves branched out into different weights and types of MBT as well. Due to advances in materials and engineering techniques, "super-heavy MBTs" and "light MBTs" alike have emerged, though all generally maintain the all-purpose capability of MBTs despite their differing sizes.

Today, main battle tanks are considered a key component of modern armies. Modern MBTs seldom operate alone, as they are organized into armoured units which involve the support of infantry, who may accompany the MBTs in infantry fighting vehicles. They are also often supported by surveillance or ground-attack aircraft or aerospacecraft.