Armor from 1990-1999
The storm in the desert ushers in a revolutionary decade of warfare.

1 BMD-3 The BMD-3 is built upon the BMD-1 and BMD-2 designs. The BMD-3 design is heavier than it's predecessors and features a variety of weapons at the crews disposal. The BMD-3 seems to be a fixture for Russian Airborne Division el... 1990

2 BMP-3 The BMP-3 is the latest in the long line of BMP series APCs following the BMP-1 and BMP-2, albeit a much heavier version. New upgrades and additions include a larger caliber main gun (coupled with a coaxial 30mm cannon) and l... 1990

3 BTR-90 The BTR-90 represents a further development of the BTR series of 8x8 armored personnel carriers that include the BTR-60, BTR-70 and BTR-80. Increased armor protection and internal spacing, along with a more powerful turret im... 1995

4 Challenger 2 (FV4034) The Challenger 2 represents the British answer to next generation main battle tank technology. The formidable system combines crew survivability, firepower and performance into a complete system worthy of attention by any ene... 1994

5 CIO Centauro B1 The Centauro B1 8x8 tank killer is in the same family line of Italian Army vehicles that include the Ariete Main Battle Tank (MBT) and Dardo Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). The Centauro represents a joint development effort ... 1991

6 CIO Dardo IFV The Darbo Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is part of the family of like-designed armored vehicles that include the tracked Ariete Main Battle Tank and the wheeled Centauro mobile tank killer. Like these systems, the Dardo is ... 1998

7 CM-11 Brave Tiger (M48H) The CM-11 was a Taiwanese creation that evolved the American-made M48 Patton series (in particular the M48H production model) of main battle tanks even further. The M48 has her origins in a 1951 requirement, seeing production... 1990

8 Crotale NG The Crotale missile defence system can be fitted on a variety of chassis types. The French Air Force, Finnish Army and French Navy are all users of the multi-dimensional system. Four Crotale defense systems can be networked t... 1990

9 DIO Zulfiqar The Iranian designed and built Zulfiqar main battle tank is said to be an upgraded version of the Soviet-built T-55 main battle tank. The difference being that the Zulfiqar features an updated powerplant, a computerized fire ... 1999

10 DRDO Arjun (Lion) The Arjun (named after the Indian mythological hero "Arjuna") represents the first indigenous Indian tank design. Having received priceless experience in the local license production of the Vijayanta (essentially the British ... 1996

11 Duro Dakovic M95 Degman The Croatian Duro Dakovic M95 Degman Main Battle Tank is a locally-produced weapon system that shares many similarities with its Russian counterpart, the T-72 Main Battle Tank, although the M95 features a vast amount of impro... 1995

12 GIAT Leclerc The introduction of the Leclerc main battle tank into French Army ranks brought the much outdated armored units on par with global forces. The system featured state-of-the-art systems allowing for excellent off-road performan... 1992

13 HMMWV M1114 UAH (Up-Armored Humvee) The M1114 UAH (Up-Armored Humvee) was a purpose-built version of the Humvee family line intended to provide better protection for crew and systems alike. Based on the successes of the up-armored M1109 HMMWV vehicle, the M1114... 1994

14 LAV III Kodiak The LAV III "Kodiak" is based on the successful Swiss MOWAG Piranha III and is the armored personnel carrier of choice for the Canadian Army. The non-amphibious 8-wheeled system has proven a favorite among operators looking t... 1999

15 LAV-25 Coyote The LAV-25 "Coyote" represents the LAV-25 family series in the Canadian Armed Forces in the form of a battlefield reconnaissance vehicle. Deliveries of the initial LAV-25 system were accomplished for the United States Marine ... 1993

16 M9 ACE The M9 ACE is an armored Earthmover used to dig firing positions for various weapons systems. It is also used in the following battlefield functions: Minefield Breaching, Obstacle Removal, Trench Breaching, Bulldozing, Gradin... 1990

17 M93 Fox The M93 was based on the German Rheinmetall product TPz 1 Fuchs system and is designated as the M93 Fox in the US Army inventory. The system's primary mission is to survey, collect and process battlefield samples for traces o... 1998

18 Oshkosh Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) The Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (or "MTVR") is a heavy-duty utility vehicle produced by Oshkosh Truck Corporation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. The 7-ton truck system was first fielded in 1998 and was initially conceive... 1998

19 PT-91 Twardy (Tough) The PT-91 Twardy (roughly translated to "Tough") is a further development of the Soviet T-72 series of main battle tank, though produced in Poland under license from the T-72M1 series. The system features a powerful 125mm mai... 1994

20 T-90 The T-90 Main Battle Tank was designed as a direct descendent of the earlier T-72 Main Battle Tank, maintaining many of those original features and systems. Many view the T-72 as the best of the entire T-series of tanks, maki... 1999

21 Type 6614 The Italian-built Type 6614 is a 4x4 armored personnel carrier produced jointly by the FIAT and Oto Melara defense firms. The Type 6614 is commanded by a single individual (driver) with provisions for up to 10 combat-ready pa... 1992

22 Type 90 The Japanese-produced Type 90 Main Battle Tank is in service with the Japanese Self-Defense Force and features the German-designed Rheinmetall 120mm smooth-bore main gun (produced in Japan by Japan Steel Works under license) ... 1992

23 Type 99 (Type 98G) The Type 99 is a considerable and formidable addition to the armor line up of the People's Liberation Army of China. The Type 99 first appeared in service in 1998 and paraded in public in 1999. Though it is in relatively smal... 1998