Evolution of tanks (1900–2026)

From a 1902 armored car that was a forerunner of tanks to the brand-new M1E3 Abrams prototype of 2026 — this video compares 80 tanks in chronological order, showing each vehicle's year, country, top speed and a one-line fact. 🚜 What you'll see: • The first tanks: Little Willie, the Mark I and the Renault FT with its rotating turret • Interwar designs: Vickers 6-Ton, Christie M1931, T-26 and the Panzer I • World War II classics: T-34, Sherman, Tiger I, Panther and IS-2 • The heaviest tank ever built, the Maus prototype • Cold War main battle tanks: T-54, M60, Leopard 1, Chieftain and T-72 • Modern designs: M1 Abrams, Leopard 2, Merkava, Leclerc and K2 Black Panther • The newest generation: T-14 Armata, Leopard 2A8, China's Type 100 and the M1E3 Abrams ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:00 1902–1918: The first tanks 00:00 1923–1939: The interwar years 00:00 1941–1945: World War II 00:00 1947–1979: The Cold War 00:00 1980–2004: Modern main battle tanks 00:00 2010–2026: The next generation 📌 Note: Speeds marked with "~" are approximate road speeds. "N/A" means the speed is unknown or the vehicle is only a prototype. This video is a historical and educational comparison. 👍 If you enjoyed it, like the video and subscribe for more comparison videos! #tanks #history #military #evolution