[Top 10] Wargame Red Dragon Best Tanks

Always remember: a sitting tank is a sitting duck.

Tanks are the main primary offensive unit type available to you in Wargame: Red Dragon. Unlike infantry, they can push far ahead and deal a lot of damage before being taken out. With hundreds of different variants to choose from, we’ve we've taken the liberty of picking out our top ten tanks for your deck.

10.  M8 AGS

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Don't let the poor weak armor and cute profile fool you, the M8 AGS is a prime example of modern calvalry. This platform is a glass cannon, meaning that while the unit itself is fragile, it's still more than capable of piercing most medium armor. Keep this thing moving as much as possible, you’re you're only hope of survival depends on denying enemies a chance to line up just a single good shot.

What's awesome about the M8 AGS

• It only loses 5% accuracy on the move with a remaining 60% stabalizer stabilizer which is perfectly suited to its role as a flanking unit. Plus, this incentivizes constant movement, which is key vital since this unit cannot take more than 1 hit.
• The main cannon fires at an impressive 13 rounds per minute. Most tanks cap out at around 8 or 9 r/m. And if that wasn’t wasn't enough it also comes with an autoloader that will always fire even when panicked.
• The M8 is classified as a small tank as opposed to medium/big like most others. This factors into hit chance by making smaller units harder to hit.

M8 AGS details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/M8_AGS

9.  T-72A

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The workhorse of Soviet armor is a common sight among Redfor decks and for a good reason. It might not be the flashiest or modern, but it gets the job done and done well. This is the utilitarian’s utilitarian's tank, a perfect microcosm of Soviet military and industrial doctrine – simple, cheap, effective.

What's awesome about the T-72A

• For only 55 points, you get a decent gun platform that can take all Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), transports, and up to some medium armor tanks.
• 13 frontal armor and 7 on the side isn’t isn't anything to write home about but is enough to handle moderate fire so long as it doesn’t doesn't get flanked.
• T-72s are great for deploying en-masse; use them to soak up damage and engage lighter units while your better tanks target VIP targets.
• This pairs well with its autoloader, which will always fire even under the hail of RPGs and ATGMs

T-72A details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/T-72A

8.  M-84AN

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In practice, most recon units tend to be quite squishy, with only a handful of them being viable combat units. However, the M-84AN is a far cry from most recon units. Able to take as much punishment as it gives, this tank is either a watchful guardian or marauding predator depending on who you ask.

What's awesome about the M-84AN

• Very good optics make this a tank capable of spotting for itself, negating the poor visibility common to most tanks that can halve the effective range.
• Except for the Finnish T-55M Pionpsv at 10 frontal armor, no other nation's armored recon even comes close to the M-84AN in terms of survivability.
• Medium stealth isn’t isn't good for recon… but is good great for a tank – use this and the optics to set up ambushes on high-value-targets or snuff or enemy recon.
• The main gun is just shy of the coveted 20 AP damage mark but is still more than plenty for most tanks.

M-84AN details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/M-84AN

7.  ZTZ-85-III

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The ZTZ-85 line of tanks are are great all-rounders that work well within their price points. Building on top of the already decent ZTZ-80 line, these tanks are China’s China's answer to the rapidly changing world of modern armored warfare. The ZTZ-85-III specifically is the culmination of past iterations that is mobile, accurate one the move, and choice platform for taking on NATO heavy tanks.

What's awesome about the ZTZ-85-III

• 65% accuracy with a 50% stabalzier stabilizer is great excellent for delivering accurate, deadly fire while avoiding incoming shells and ATGMs.
• Thanks to the 22 AP main gun, the ZTZ-85-III to punches above its weight class and can kill super-heavies.
• 19 frontal armor is goodmore than decent, definitely enough for medium tanks but not so much for many ATGMs and heavy tanks in the 160+ point range.

ZTZ-85-III: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/ZTZ-85-III

6.  Kyu-Maru-Shiki

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The Kyu-Maru-Shiki is the best of the best either of the Blue Dragons can field. It’s It's fast, it’s it's hard-hitting, and able to be hit hard. That being said, the speed might only be apparent on paper as this tank is terribly fuel fuel-efficient, with only 350 km of fuel autonomy. Always make sure to have a supply truck nearby.

What's awesome about the Kyu-Maru-Shiki

• The 23 AP gun can pierce ant armor, anywhere. Soviet T-80s might take a few extra shots, but most tanks will only survive 1-2 hits.
• This tank also comes equipped with an autoloader that will always deliver the 23 AP shells at a formidable 12 r/m.
• The 20 frontal armor is great excellent and is only penetrable by a handful of munitions, usually found in slow ATGMs or prohibitively expensive units.

Kyu-Maru-Shiki details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/Kyu-Maru_Shiki

5.  Leclerc

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There are few things scarier than a Leclerc speeding towards your flank. It is the best French tank and is quite a divergence from most of the French country's arsenal. Most French tanks units are built for fast, mobile deployments with quick exits. The Leclerc can do all that and can stick around to take a beating. There are few things scarier than a Leclerc speeding towards your flank.

What's awesome about the Leclerc

• It doesn’t doesn't lose any accuracy on the move and will stay at an impressive 70% thanks to the amazing fantastic stablizer – always keep this unit moving.
• The offroad speed is excellent for a tank, especially with this much armor. Out flanking slower vehicles and static defences defenses should be a breeze.
• The 22 AP gun can shoot at 12 r/m and will always shoot 12 r/m thanks to the autoloader.

Leclerc details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/Leclerc

4.  Challenger 2

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The Challenger 2 is one of the most heavily armored tanks in the entire game and is an obvious choice for any UK/Commonwealth deck. It’s It's pretty straight forward to use and is well-rounded, suitable for any task expected of a main battle tank. Use them as a force multiplier for Challenger 1s and Chieftans.

What's awesome about the Challenger 2

• 23 frontal armor is basically the ceiling when it comes to protection, enemies will have to work around flanking you to have a decent chance.
• The 22 AP main gun can take on most if not all super- heavies, and anything less will usually take 1-2 shots for a kill.
• 70% accuracy with only a 5% loss on the move makes this a great tank for firing while on maneuvers though its most likely meant to slug it out during fights.

Challenger 2 details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/Challenger_2

3.  Merkava IIID BAZ

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Israel's pride and joy wreaks havoc of biblical proportions. It forgoes the extra anti-infantry capabilities of its predecessor in exchange for a deadly ATGM with a 2.8 km range. While it has slightly less armor than the Challenger 2, it also deals more damage at a farther distance. This is an extremely expensive costly unit, and a few brave enemies will do whatever they can the eliminate it with extreme prejudice.

What's awesome about the Merkava IIID BAZ

• The 23 AP gun absolutely melts armor, and only a handful of the heaviest tanks can withstand more than a few hits.
• The accuracy remains at 65% even when moving, making this highly adaptable to maneuver warfare.
• The LAHAT ATGM can deal with a decent 22 AP at almost 3 km. Most Blufor tanks arnt aren't so lucky as to deploy with long-range missiles.
• 22 frontal armor is excellent, but the 11 on the sides is outstanding – even a lucky flanking shot may not be enough to take it down.

Merkava IIID BAZ details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/Merkava_IIID_Baz

2.  Leopard 2A5

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A tank that is powerful as it is expensive, the German Leopard 2A5 is the best Blufor has to offer. Sleek, modern, and sexy; the Leopard 2 line of tanks is an incredible weapon system that can deliver 120mm fury while running circles around T-72s.

What's awesome about the Leopard 2A5

• The 23 AP gun is only survivable if it doesn’t doesn't hit you. Most vehicles don’t don't even have a prayer when a Leopard 2A5 is on the prowl.
• 22 frontal armor plus 9 on the side makes this tank extrmeley extraordinarily durable and can take a rocket or two if some infantry decides to pull a sneaky flank.
• The autoloader will preserve the decent fire rate of 9 r/m.
• A 65% stabilizer allows the Leopard to cover itself when repositioning or chase down fleeing targets.

Leopard 2A5 details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/Leopard_2A5

1.  T-80UM

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The T-80UM is an absolute monster of a unit and is an impressive specimen of what the USSR can offer if the price isn't an  an issue. A deadly main gun and ATGM to boot makes this a far-reaching platfrom platform that all ground targets should fear. Although it can take a beating its best to let cheaper tanks take bear the brunt of assaults.

What's awesome about the T-80UM

• The 23 AP gun can pierce any armor and can one-shot all but the heaviest of armored vehicles.
• The 24 AP ATGM is good out to almost 3 km and can shred any vehicle trying to stay out of range.
• Both the main armaments have excellent accuracy and stabilizers, allowing you to close the gap and provide mobile fire support.
• An autoloader ensures even a panicked crew can’t can't save NATO from the onslaught of this tank puts out.

T-80UM details: https://wargame-series.fandom.com/wiki/T-80UM

Despite being the most useful and most armored, tanks alone cannot win wars. They need SPAAGs to kill planes and ATGM choppers. They need infantry to defend against other infantry. Use them as intended for combined arms warfare and pave the road to victory with the burnt-out husks of your enemies.

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