An armored, [[caterpillar tracks|tracked]] [[military vehicle]] with a single [[cannon]] (some  tanks may have mounted [[machine gun]]s or more than one cannon). Its heavy armor protects  the crew from enemy fire while the tracks let it traverse difficult terrain or obstacles.

For tagging purposes this tag may also be used on any tank-like [[motor vehicle|vehicle]], whether real or fictional. This may include things such as [[tank destroyer]]s (ex: [[Sturmgeschutz III]]), [[self-propelled artillery]] (ex: [[M109 Howitzer]]), rocket artillery, and the like.

For the container type tank, use the tag: [[tank (container)]]

h4. See also
* [[reactive armor]]
* [[tank turret]]
* [[turretless tank]]
* [[List of Ground Vehicles]]

h4. External links
* "Wikipedia: Tank":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank
戦車 MBT