# Tank (technology)

internal name `tank` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tank/

## Cost

700 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 2 × [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/military-science-pack.md)), 120 s each.

## Requires (3)

- [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/chemical-science-pack.md)
- [Explosives](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/explosives.md)
- [Military science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/military-science-pack.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Artillery](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/artillery.md)
- [Uranium ammo](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/uranium-ammo.md)

## Unlocks (3 recipes)

### Cannon shell (`cannon-shell`)

- 8 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 2 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 2 × [Plastic bar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/plastic-bar.md), 10 × [Gunpowder](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gunpowder.md)
- Results: 1 × [Cannon shell](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cannon-shell.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tank.md)

### Explosive cannon shell (`explosive-cannon-shell`)

- 8 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 1 × [Cannon shell](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/cannon-shell.md), 5 × [Explosives](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/explosives.md)
- Results: 1 × [Explosive cannon shell](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/explosive-cannon-shell.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tank.md)

### Tank (`tank`)

- 5 s · tier 5
- Ingredients: 32 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md), 50 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 10 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md)
- Results: 1 × [Tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/tank.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/tank.md)