Every Tank Used in the Cold War

Discover the complete evolution of tank warfare during the Cold War. From post-World War II designs to the most advanced armored vehicles of the late 20th century, this visual encyclopedia explores every tank used between 1945 and 1991 by NATO, the Warsaw Pact, and nations across the globe.

In this episode of Warpedia, we break down Cold War tanks country by country, showing how ideology, geography, and technology shaped armored doctrine on both sides of the Iron Curtain. From American and British main battle tanks to Soviet heavy armor, European designs, Middle Eastern adaptations, and Asian developments, this video documents how tanks became instruments of deterrence in a world defined by tension rather than total war.

Although the Cold War never erupted into a global battlefield, these machines were built for that possibility. Each tank featured in this episode reflects the strategic thinking, industrial power, and military priorities of its era—many of which continue to influence modern armored warfare today.

FEATURED COLD WAR TANKS INCLUDE:

United States:
M4A3E8 Sherman, M26 Pershing, M46 Patton, M47 Patton, M48 Patton, M60 Patton, M551 Sheridan, MBT-70, XM803, M1 Abrams

United Kingdom:
Centurion, Conqueror, Chieftain, Challenger 1

France:
ARL 44, AMX-13, AMX-30, AMX-32, AMX-40

West Germany (FRG):
M48A2GA2, Leopard 1, Leopard 2

East Germany (GDR):
T-34-85, T-54, T-55, T-72

Italy:
M26 Pershing, M47 Patton, Leopard 1, OF-40

Japan:
Type 61, Type 74, Type 90

Canada:
Centurion, Leopard 1

Sweden:
Strv 74, Strv 101, Strv 102, Strv 103 (S-Tank), Strv 104

Switzerland:
Panzer 58, Panzer 61, Panzer 68

Spain:
M47 Patton, M48 Patton, AMX-30E

Netherlands:
Centurion, Leopard 1, Leopard 2

Belgium:
M47 Patton, Leopard 1

Soviet Union (USSR):
T-34-85, T-44, T-54, T-55, T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80, IS-3, IS-4, IS-7, IS-8 / T-10

Warsaw Pact & Soviet Allies:
T-34-85, T-54, T-55, T-72, LT-38 (postwar), T-55AM

China:
Type 59, Type 62, Type 63, Type 69, Type 79

Israel:
M50 Super Sherman, M51 Super Sherman, Centurion (Sho’t), M48 Magach, M60 Magach, Merkava Mk.1

India:
Vijayanta, T-54, T-55, T-72

Iran:
M47 Patton, M48 Patton, M60 Patton, Chieftain

Iraq:
T-54, T-55, T-62, T-72

South Korea:
M47 Patton, M48 Patton, K1

North Korea:
T-34-85, T-54, T-55, Chonma-ho

South America (Selected):
M41 Walker Bulldog, M47 Patton, M48 Patton, TAM

00:00 Intro
00:35 United States
05:07 United Kingdom
06:45 France
08:49 West Germany
09:57 East Germany
11:16 Italy
12:29 Japan
13:22 Canada
13:49 Sweden
15:55 Switzerland
17:24 Spain
19:07 Netherlands
20:37 Belgium
21:36 Nato
23:35 Soviet Union
28:23 Warsaw Pact
30:31 Czechoslovakia
31:35 China
33:51 Israel
36:00 India
37:11 Iran
39:02 Iraq
40:48 South Korea
42:08 North Korea
43:42 South America
45:04 Outro

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