What battle tanks does the Chilean Armed Forces have?
The Chilean Armed Forces use various tanks. However, the most common and modern ones include:
The Leopard 2A4 tanks are German tanks that were acquired by Chile in the early 2000s. In total, there are currently about 140 Leopard 2A4 tanks in Chile.
Marder tanks are infantry fighting vehicles that were also purchased from Germany. They are designed to transport infantry and protect them during battle.
The AMX-30 tanks are French tanks that were acquired by Chile in the early 1990s. They are currently in reserve service.
The Centurion tanks are British tanks that were bought by Chile in the 1990s. They are also currently in reserve service.
The T-55 tanks are Soviet tanks that were bought by Chile in the 1970s. They are currently used for training and reserve.
The Panzer 68 tanks are Swiss tanks that were bought by Chile in the 1970s. Currently, they are also used for training and reserve.
Sherman tanks are American tanks that were used by Chile during World War II. Currently, they are in the service of museums and as historical monuments.