11. M1A2 Abrams – USA
The M1A2 Abrams is a third generation US main battle tank noted for heavy armor and advanced systems.
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Land Systems
Main Users: US Army and US Marine Corps
Expense: $8.92 million*
Weight: ~140,000 pounds
Purpose: Dominance in modern armored ground combat.
Named for General Creighton Abrams, it fields Chobham composite armor, a multifuel turbine, blow out ammo storage, computerized fire control, and WMD crew protection. In service since the 1980s across all major US operations.