Before you is a book dedicated to one of the most complex and high-tech branches of mechanical engineering of the 20th century and our time - tank building. Today, there are many more states in the world that have their own aircraft industry than countries that are capable of independently, from a drawing to serial production, to make the main battle tank. Russia is undoubtedly one of the leading tank-building powers. And in 2020, domestic tank building celebrates its centenary.