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Top 10 Most Powerful Tanks of the World

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Top Ten Most Powerful Tanks of the World

Posted by imran on January 28, 2011 in Army, Military · 0 Comment

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M1A1 Abrams (USA)

The main battle tank of American military sits in the top with its 120mm smoothbore cannon, classified Chobham armor and a 1500hp engine giving it a top speed of 40mph. Equipped with advanced fire-control computer and damage control systems; it is surely the most hi-tech. Never defeated in a conventional tank battle but it has suffered in the hit-and-run tactics in Iraq. This tank is an American third-generation main battle tank. The tank is named after Gen. Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972.

Features and specifications:

• Weight 67.6 short tons (61.3 t; 60.4 long tons)
• Length Gun forward: 32.04 ft (9.77 m)
• Hull length: 26.02 ft (7.93 m)
• Width 12 ft (3.66 m)
• Height 8 ft (2.44 m)
• Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
• uses a powerful gas turbine engine Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine(1,120 kW)
• Has sophisticated composite armor
• Primary weapon: 105 mm L52 M68 rifled cannon (M1), 120 mm L44 M256 smoothbore cannon (M1A1, M1A2, M1A2SEP)42 rounds
• Secondary weapon: 1 x .50-caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB 900 rounds heavy machine gun, 2 x 7.62 mm (.308) M240 machine guns (1 pintle-mounted, 1 coaxial
• Has separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety
• It is one of the heaviest tanks in service – 62 metric tons
• It is anticipated to be in U.S. service until the 2050s,
• It costs US$6.21 million
• Operational range 300 mi (479.24 km) With NBC system: 355 mi (567.24 km)
• Speed Road: 45 mph (72 km/h) Off-road: 33 mph (52.8 km/h)

Challenger 2 (UK)

Challenger 2 is a British main battle tank (MBT) currently in service with the armies of the United Kingdom and Oman. It was designed and built by the British company Vickers Defense .The current British main battle tank has seen in action in Iraq. One Challenger was hit by eight RPG’s and a MILAN anti-tank missile, but its crew survived unharmed though shaken. It also uses the same Chobham armor as the Abrams. It can survive 14 hits from rocket propelled grenades and from one MILAN anti tank missile.

• Weight 62.5 tones (61.5 LT; 68.9 ST)
• Length 8.3 m (27 ft 3 in)
• 11.50 m (37 ft 9 in) with gun forward
• Width 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in)
• 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) with appliqué armor
• Height 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
• Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver)
• Operational range 450 km (280 mi)
• Primary weapon: L30A1 120 mm rifled gun with 52 rounds
• Secondary weapon: Coaxial 7.62 mm L94A1 EX-34 (chain gun),7.62 mm L37A2 Commander’s cupola machine gun
• Speed 59 km/h (37 mph) 37 km/h (23 mph) off road
• Engine Perkins CV-12 Diesel 1,200 hp (890 kW)
• A unit of Challenger II £4,217,000 or ~$7,921,000

Al-Khalid (Pakistan)

In 1990 Pakistan embarked on this project to develop its own tank and within 10 years it has designed manufactured and tested the product which is now in production. This compared to an average time of 13 to 15 years to mature a tank development programmed for most of the western Countries with substantial experience in tank design and manufacture. It is worth mentioning here that it took India 25 years to develop her project of Arjun tank and cost her considerably more. The 125mm smooth gun of the tank is also produced locally. The tank is equipped with night vision equipment and explosive reactive armor for higher level of battlefield survivability. After the field trials with Pak Army, the tank was officially handed over to Pakistan Army on 23 September 2004.

• Auto targeting and auto fire.
• Auto loader and Composite armor.
• Smoke screen and night vision.
• Weight 48 t (53 short tons)[1]
• Length 10.07 m (33.0 ft)
• Width 3.50 m (11.5 ft)
• Height 2.40 m (7.9 ft)
• Crew 3
• Primary weapon: 125 mm smoothbore gun, 39 rounds
• Secondary weapon: 7.62 mm coaxial MG, 3000 rounds
• 12.7 mm external AA MG, 500 rounds
• Engine KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel 1,200 hp (890 kW)
• Power/weight 26 hp/tone
• Transmission SESM ESM500 5-speed automatic
• Operational range 500 km (combat range)
• Speed 72 km/h

T-90 (Russia)

The T-90S is the latest development in the T-series of Russian tanks and represents an increase in firepower, mobility and protection. It is manufactured by the Uralvagonzavod Plant in Nizhniy Tagil (Potkin’s bureau) of the Russian Federation. The T-90 is a Russian main battle tank and presently the most advance tank in service with the Russian Ground Forces and Indian Army. It entered service in 1992.

Features and specifications:

Protective measures include KOntakt-5 ERA

• Weight 46.5 tonnes (45.8 LT; 51.3 ST)
• Length 9.53 m (31 ft 3 in)
• Width 3.78 m (12 ft 5 in)
• Height 2.22 m (7 ft 3 in)
• Crew 3
• It is equipped with Laser warning receivers
• It has EMT-7 electronic pulse (EMP) creator for the destruction of magnetic mines
• Primary weapon: 25 mm smoothbore gun with ATGM capability; mainly 9M119 Svir
• Secondary weapon: 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun
• It is armed with Shtora infrared ATGM jamming system.
• It features a 4-stroke V-84ms diesel engine with 849hp.
• The fuel capacity of this battle machine is 1,600l.
• The range is 650km on paved roads and 500km on unpaved.

Leclerc (France)

The Leclerc main battle tank (MBT) built by Giat Industries is operational with the French Army and the armed forces of Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates. The Leclerc was first operational with the French Army in 1992 and with UAE in 1995. Leclerc mk2 tanks with improved software and engine control system entered production in 1998. The French Army has 354 Leclerc MBTs in service and in September 2001 ordered the final tranche of 52, concluding a total order of 406 (plus 20 armoured recovery vehicles). Deliveries completed in October 2007.The Leclerc is the main battle tank of France created by Nexter. It was named for Gen. Philippe Leclerc of WW II. It entered service in 1992 and is also operated by UAE – United Arab Emirates. The French Army has a total of 406 Leclercs and the UAE has 388. A unit of Leclerc is worth ₣ 29,000,000 in 1993.

Features and specifications:

• weight of 54.5 tonnes
• length of 9.87 meters
• width of 3.71 meters
• height of 2.53 meters
• crews 3(commander, gunner and driver)
• Engine 8-cylinder diesel Wärtsilä 1,500 hp (1,100 kW)
• Primary weapon GIAT CN120-26/52, 120mm tank gun 40 rounds (1 round ready to fire in the chamber, 22 rounds inside the autoloader magazine with additional 18 rounds in the chassis)
• Secondary weapon 12.7 mm coaxial M2HB machine gun 1,100 rounds, 7.62mm machine gun 3,000 rounds
• Crew3 (commander, driver, gunner)
• Combat Weight56t
• Road Speed70km/h

Leopard 2 (Germany)

The Leopard 2, was first produced in 1979 and is in service with the armies of Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain and Turkey, with over 3,200 produced. The Leopard 2 is the main battle tank of Germany. It entered service in 1979. It first saw combat in Kosovo with the German Army and has also seen action in Afghanistan with the Danish and Canadian ISAF forces. The Leopard 2 is one of the most expensive tanks in the world where a single unit is worth US$4.5 million (Leopard 2A6).

Features and specifications:

• It features digital fire control systems with laser rangefinders
• It has a fully stabilized main gun
• Crew 2
• Weight62 metric tonnes
• Length7.7m
• Width3.7m
• Height3m
• Maximum Speed72km/hr
• Maximum Range500km
• It is equipped with coaxial machine gun
• It has advanced night vision and sighting equipment
• It has the ability to engage moving targets while moving over rough terrain.
• It can drive through water 4 meters deep using a snorkel
• It can climb vertical obstacles over one meter high.
• It is powered with a turbo-charged multi-fuel V12 diesel engine that produces 1,500 PS
• mine protection system for the Leopard 2

Merkava ( Israel)

First introduced in 1977, the Merkava was design with crew safety and protection in mind. Though low in mobility, it has adapted well to the urban nature of warfare faced by the Israeli forces. But its complex design lowers its production rate. The Merkava, which is means Chariot in Hebrew, is the main battle tank of Israel Defense Forces. A Merkava tank is worth $4.5-$5 million in 2006. The turret assembly is located nearer the rear that gives the crew additional protection against a frontal attack. The rear entrance’s clamshell-style doors provide overhead protection when off- and on-loading cargo and personnel.

Features and specifications:

• Weight 65 tonnes
• Length 9.04 m (29.66 ft): rear to muzzle
• 7.60 m (24.93 ft): without gun
• Width 3.72 m (12.2 ft)—without skirts
• Height 2.66 m (8.73 ft)—turret roof
• Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, loader)
• Armor Classified composite matrix of laminated ceramic-steel-nickel alloy. Sloped modular design.
• Primary weapon: 120 mm (4.7 in) MG253 smoothbore gun, capable of firing LAHAT ATGM
• Secondary weapon: 1 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) MG, 2 × 7.62 mm (0.3 in) MG, 1 × 60 mm (2.4 in) internal mortar
• 12 smoke grenades
• Engine 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
• It can attain a speed of 64 km/h.

CI Ariete (Italy)

The Ariete CI is currently being brought into service and studies are being carried out for an advanced second or third-generation battle tank. The Italian Army took delivery of its first Ariete main battle tank in December 1995. This tank carries the latest optical and digital-imaging and fire-control systems, enabling it to fight day and night and to fire on the move. The first deliveries were in 1995, and the last occurred 7 years later in August 2002.

Features and specifications:

• It is mounted with a 120 mm smooth bore Oto Melara cannon
• It is also equipped with a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
• It also has a 7.62 mm anti-aircraft machine gun manned by the tank commander.
• weight 54 tonnes
• length 9.67 meters
• It is operated by 4 crews
• It can attain a speed of 70 km/h

T-84 (Ukraine)

The T-84, the main battle tank of Ukraine, is one of the fastest existing MBTs in the world, It entered service in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 1999.This tank was developed from Soviet T-80. The T-84

Oplot is an advanced version incorporating an armored ammunition compartment in a new turret bustle. The T-84-120 Yatagan is a prototype model intended for export, mounting a 120 mm gun capable of firing standard NATO ammunition and guided missiles.

Features and specifications:

• It has a 26 hp/t power-to-weight ratio (compared to 18 hp/t of the contemporary Russian T-90
• It is designed to perform well in hot climates, and even includes an air-conditioned crew compartment
• Weight 46 tonnes
• Length 7.086 m (23 ft 3 in)
• Width 3.775 m (12 ft 5 in)
• Height 2.215 m (7 ft 3 in)
• Crew 3
• Armour Steel, composite, ERA
• Primary weapon: KBA-3 125 mm smoothbore gun (43 rds)
• Secondary weapon: 7.62 mm KT-7.62 coaxial machine gun, 12.7 mm KT-12.7 anti-aircraft machine gun
• Engine KMDB 6TD-2 6-cylinder diesel 1,200 hp (890 kW)
• It can attain a speed of 65 km/h

Type 99 ( China)

Type 99, a 3rd generation main battle tank operated by the Peoples Liberation Army of China, is the fastest tank in the world. The ZTZ99 MBT is considered one of the 12 best tanks in the world. A unit of Type 99 is worth ¥ 17,417,659 Renminbi, approximately US$2.5 million. It is also known as ZTZ-99 and WZ-123. The newest and much improve variant is the Type 99KM It is currently the most advanced MBT in the People’s Liberation Army. It entered the PLA service in 2001.

Features and specifications:

• It is equipped with newer modular active protection system
• It has a JD-4 active laser defense system
• It has more powerful engine
• Weight 54 tones for Type-99G, 57 tones for Type-99A1,58 tones for Type-99A2
• Length 11.0 m
• Width 3.4 m
• Height 2.2 m
• Crew 3 (4 originally based on the Type 98 prototypes without autoloader)
• Armor Classified, Al2O3, ERA, composite
• Primary weapon: 125 mm smoothbore tank gun, compatible with Chinese 140mm guns, 155 mm for Type 99KM
• Secondary weapon: Type 85 heavy machine gun 12.7×108 mm commander’s machine gun, 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
• Engine liquid-cooled diesel 1,500 hp (1,100 kW); 2,100 hp
• The driver’s compartment is in the front
• The fighting compartment lies directly behind the driver’s compartment
• Its engine is installed in the rear.
• This tank can attain a top speed of 80km/h

Top 10 Fastest Roller Coasters

Phantom’s Revenge – Kennywood, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA

Top Speed: 82 mph / 131.9 km/h

In 2001, the Phantom’s Revenge was built to replace the Steel Phantom, which had consistently been ranked in the top five roller coasters in the world. It includes a 228 foot drop, subterranean tunnel, and reaches a maximum speed of 82 miles per hour. For the sake of tradition, some of the features of the Steel Phantom were retained, including the steel track. Replacing the loops and corkscrew, it now offers an array of hills and drops. With more than 1400 roller coasters in the world how do you know which ones to pack into your summer? If you are crazy about speed then here are ten of the fastest rollers coasters in the world. The interesting fact about this list is that USA holds seven places in ten. More after the break...

9. Goliath – Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, USA

Top Speed: 85 mph / 136.7 km/h

Not only is the Goliath the 9th fastest roller coaster, but it also has the third highest drop and is the seventh tallest (standing at over 20 stories high). It includes a 255 foot drop, at 85 miles per hour, leading to a tunnel full of smoke. It also includes camel-like humps and an amazing bunny hop in which riders float off their seats due the force. It is recognized as one of the most entertaining roller coasters in the world.

8. Titan – Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, Texas, USA

Top Speed: 85 mph / 136.7 km/h

The Titan was built by the same Swiss designers that built the Goliath but includes extra twists. It has 5,280 feet of track, allowing for more drops, loops, and corkscrews. After dropping from the 255 foot hill, you are plunged in to a dark tunnel at the speed of 85 miles per hour. Titan includes a spiral that creates forces of up to 4.5gs.

7. Millennium Force – Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Top Speed: 93 mph / 149.7 km/h

Debuting in May, 2000, the Millennium Force is one of the highest roller coasters in the world. It boasts 10 world records. It rises to a height of 310 feet and travels through Cedar Point Park before crossing on to an island. During the trip you experience corkscrew turns in dark tunnels, 300 foot drops, and an 80 degree plummet down its highest point. The 2 minute 20 second ride covers 13 acres of track.

6. Steel Dragon 2000 – Nagashima Spa Land, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Top Speed: 95 mph / 152.9 km/h

Steel Dragon 2000 is the tallest coaster to utilize a traditional chain lift. Because of the length of the lift hill, two chains are used – one for the bottom half and one for the top half. A single chain would have been excessively long and heavy, at least twice the weight of one of the trains. As a result, two trains can safely occupy the lift simultaneously. It debuted only months after Millennium Force and surpassed the Cedar Point coaster as the world’s tallest complete-circuit coaster. It also set a record for longest track length – 8133 feet, 2 inches (2479 m).

5. Superman: The Escape – Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, USA

Top Speed: 100 mph / 161 km/h

Superman: The Escape, is probably the most hair-raising of the coasters listed here. Instead of looping and twisting, the Escape is a straight track that rises to 41 stories in a matter of seconds and then, after pausing, drops back down. The ride is L-shaped and accelerates to 100 miles per hour (the first roller-coaster to reach that speed) in 7 seconds. The drop involves 6.5 seconds of weightlessness and when you drop, you drop backwards.

4. Tower of Terror – Dreamworld, Coomera, Queensland, Australia

Top Speed: 100 mph / 161 km/h

Tower Of Terror is a steel reverse freefall coaster. The six ton passenger vehicle, is electro-magnetically powered, accelerating its passengers rapidly to 160.9 km/h (100 mph) in seven seconds. The track then turns skyward, with the passengers pulling 4.5 G’s. The car climbs to almost 38 stories high. Following the climb, there is a 6.5 second free-fall before the 90 degree turn is executed in reverse. The vehicle then hurtles into the station where it comes to a rapid stop.

3. Dodonpa – Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan

Top Speed: 106.9 mph / 172 km/h

Dodonpa opened in 2001 and is a steel sit-down roller coaster with a compressed air launch. It is 52 metres (170 feet) tall, and has a launch speed of 172 km/h (107 mph), which is reached in less than 2 seconds. The launch is followed by a huge, sweeping, overbanked curve, giving riders a chance to catch their breath back, before they hit the 170 foot top hat; an element with some extreme negative G forces. The name ‘Dodonpa’ comes from the musical sound which is played to customers waiting to board it.

2. Top Thrill Dragster – Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Top Speed: 120 mph / 193 km/h

Top Thrill Dragster was the first “Strata Coaster,” loosely defined as a complete circuit coaster that is 400 to 499 feet tall. It was the last one to use lapbars instead of over-the-shoulder restraints due to mechanical problems. Shortly after reaching its maximum velocity in less than four seconds, the train begins its ascent up a 90-degree incline that has a 90-degree counter-clockwise twist that takes the train straight over the top of the 420 foot hill, where riders will experience significant airtime (zero g-forces). On the way down the other side, there is a 270-degree clockwise twist that leads into the magnetic braking section that brings the train to a swift but comfortable stop.

1. Kingda Ka – Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA

Top Speed: 128 mph / 206 km/h

Kingda Ka is not just the fastest, but also the tallest roller coaster in the world. A hydraulic launch mechanism rockets the train from 0 to 128 miles per hour (206 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, pulling about 1.67 g’s. At the end of the launch track, the train climbs the main tower, twisting 90 degrees to the right before reaching a height of 456 feet (139.5 m). The train then descends 418 feet (127 m) straight down through a 270-degree spiral. Finally, the train climbs the second, 129 foot hill, producing a moment of weightlessness before being smoothly brought to a stop by the magnetic brakes. Due to the high speed and open nature of the trains, this ride will not operate in even light rain, as rider contact with rain drops can cause discomfort

Top 10 Fastest Bikes in 2010

Top 10 fastest bikes, hopefully we’ll be impressing the boys with this post. Here is an exhaustive list of top 10 fastest superbikes. We have tried our level best to gather information from various sources, and inter-tallied them. This seems to be a viable answer. Top speed would be considered here under testing driving conditions. If you’re about own anyone please do let us know how it feels to ride them. Here goes top 10 fastest bikes in the world.

10. Ducati 848

Engine: 849 cc (51.8 cu in), 4 valves per cylinder desmodromic liquid cooled L-twin

Top speed: 159 miles per hour (256km/h)
Power: 100 kW (134 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch

Replacing the Ducati 749, the 848 weighs 370 pounds and was announced in 2007. The 2009 model was available in Red and Pearl White color. The 848 shares more features with 1198 than its predecessor, the 749, like single-sided swingarm, same rake and trail and same valve angles among many. 9 more after the break...

09. Aprilia RSV4

Engine: 999.6 cc V4
Top speed: 175 miles per hour (281km/h)
Power: 132 kW (178 hp) @ 12,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet clutch

This is the successor to the Aprilia RSV 1000 R motorcycle which began manufacturing in 2004. The RSV4 was unveiled at the International Piaggio Group Convention in Milan, Italy. During its first full season of World Superbike racing, Max Biaggi aboard the RSV4 reached the podium 9 times, and won one race at the Brno Circuit.

08. Suzuki GSX-R750

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Top speed: 190 miles per hour (306km/h)
Power: 110.3 kW (150 hp) @ 13,200 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh

Introduced in 1985, the Suzuki GSX-R750 features a 750 CC 4-stroke engine and weighs 437 pounds. It easily goes to 300+ km/h and is priced at $12,000. It has an excellent body work and is the most powerful, efficient and cleanest running production engine Suzuki has ever produced.

07. Yamaha YZF R1

Engine: Forward Inclined Parallel 4-cylinder, 20 valves, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Top Speed: 186miles per hour (297 km/h)
Power: 128.2 horsepower (95.6 kW) at 10000 rpm
Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed

Lets discuss 7th position in the list of top 10 current fastest bikes in the world. Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to offset the crankshaft, gearbox input and output shafts and this “compacting” of the engine yielded a huge dividend in that the total engine length was now very short. The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true liter class (1,000 cc) “handling arms race” between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities. May be some more improvements it might push it further to the top among the top 10 fastest bikes in the world.

06. Ducati 1198R

Engine: 90° V-twin cylinder, 4-valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled
Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)
Power: 134 kW (180 hp) @ 9,750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed

Introduced in 2009, the Ducati 1998 is a successor to the Ducati 1098. The 1198R from the Italian manufacturer is available in red, black and white.

05. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 – Electronically limited to 299 km/h

Engine: 1352 cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled,DOHC, four valve per cylinder,inline-four
Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)
Power: 142 kW (190 hp) @ 12,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed

This is Kawasaki’s most powerful current bike. Introduced in Tokyo 2005 show, the ZX-14 does 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Also known as ZZR1400, it was also featured in Fifth Gear. It can cover one-fourth of a mile in 9.783 seconds.

04. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Engine: 998 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve cylinder head
Top speed: 186 miles per hour (300km/h)
Power: 147 kW (197 hp) @ 12,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed

With the highest theft and damage loss claim rate of any registered motorcycle, the Ninja ZX-10R is at number four. It is a successor to the ZX-9R sport bike. It boasts ultra-narrow chassis, low weight, and radial brakes.

03. Suzuki Hayabusa

Engine: 1340 cc (82 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Top Speed: 188 miles per hour (303 km/h)
Power: 197 horsepower (147 kW) @ 6750 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh

Standing 3rd in the list of top 10 fastest superbikes the name Hayabusa, translates directly from the Japanese as Pergerine Falcon, the bird commonly attributed of achieving speeds of over 180 mph (290 km/h) and predator of the common blackbird. The name Suzuki Hayabusa is a subtle reference to Honda’s competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, Suzuki Hayabusa overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. In the US, the 2008 suzuki hayabusa will boast a price tag of $11,999 and stands still in the list of top 10 fastest bikes.

02. Suzuki GSX-R1000

Engine: 999 cc four-cylinder 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Top speed: 185 miles per hour (299km/h)
Power: 142 kW (191 hp) @ 12,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch

Introduced in 2001, the YZF R1 is powered by a liquid-cooled 999 cc inline four-cylinder 4-stroke engine. It too tops at 185 miles per hour. It features dual hydraulic disc brakes at the front and single ones at the rear.

01. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turbo shaft
Top Speed: 227 miles per hour (365 km/h)
Power: 320 horsepower (239 kW) @ 52,000 rpm
Transmission: 2-speed automatic

MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world’s second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc and it appears just below Suzuki GSX-R750. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the “Most powerful production motorcycle” and the “Most expensive production motorcycle”. Unlike other contemporary motorcycles (such as the Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300 km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers.

How Morgan Cars Are Made Out of Wood

The Morgan Motor Company located in Britain doesn’t change in a changing world. Not only it is still independent, but it also makes each car by hand. A base model is about $44,000, but some cars cost up to $300,000. And people wait for over a year to get their exclusive hand-built cars with the shell made out of metal and much of the vehicle made out of wood. Working on the wood interior, workers use metal shears to individually shape a hood because each car has to be different. Every year Morgan produces about 600 cars. The company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2011. It has a long interesting history, because it is still run by the same family the Morgans. Founded by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan known as “HFS”, it was then ran by his son Peter, and now it is run by Charles, the son of Peter Morgan. More images after the break...