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The M1 Abrams (/ ˈ eɪ b r ə m z /) [10] is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare , it is one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 73.6 short tons (66.8 metric tons ).
A right side view of an M-1 Abrams main battle tank operated by the 3rd Plt., Trp E., 2nd Bn., 6th Cav., on maneuvers at the U.S. Army Armor Center. Author: Steve Catlin: Source: Film: Short title: DA-SC-83-09878: Date and time of data generation: 1 January 1983: City shown: FORT KNOX: JPEG file comment: File written by Adobe Photoshop¨ 5.2 ...
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US tanks like the Abrams are larger and heavier, designed to have bolstered defenses. US Army photo by Capt. Shaun Manley, 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., Public Affairs Officer
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The Chrysler Defense design was selected for development as the M1. In 1979, General Dynamics Land Systems Division purchased Chrysler Defense. The M1 Abrams was the first of its kind. It featured a low profile turret, and for the first time ever on a tank, composite chobham armor. Despite all these advances, the Abrams still retained the 4-man ...
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