Discussions about the most effective tanks in World War 2 often revolve around the armor, gun and usually completely off kill:death ratios. I want to create a framework that allows to determine the overall effectiveness of a tank. Furthermore, the results can be used and compared to the overall strategy, challenges and doctrines of the various factions. Thus, allowing to determine if a tank design was suited for limits and capabilities of that faction.

The areas and factors:

• Logistical 

1. Reliability
2. Supply & Fuel Consumption / Efficiency
3. Maintainability
4. Strategic Mobility

• Technical

1. Armor/Protection
2. Tactical Mobility
3. Lethality / Armament / Firepower / Offensive value
4. Usability

• Industrial

1. Production Time /Production Cost 
2. Complexity & Suitability for Mass Production
3. Resource “Drain”