Land Transportation: Tanks

First tank concept

1487

The first tank concept was created by Leonardo Da Vinci, It was called Leonardo's Fighting Vehicle. it included around 12 cannons and Armour at a 45 degree angle.

First tank built

1912

Lancelot De Mole made the first tank.

first Tank built and used

1915

The first tank that was used was built in 1915, and was first used in 1916 in a war by the British

First Tank Used by US forces

1917

The first tank to be used by US forces was the French made Renault FT.

The first American Tank

1918

The first American made tank was the M1918 manufactured by Ford.

M41A3

1951

The M41A3 is the first U.S. Light Tank that combined the transmutation and engine in the backside of the tank.

First Tank with a stabilized main gun

1986

The first tank to use a self-stabilizing main gun was the M1 Abrams

K2 Black Panther

2013

The K2 Black Panther is the most modern tank being produced in 2013