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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 ).
[75] 3,273 M1 Abrams were produced 1979-85. [citation needed] An improved model called the IPM1 was produced briefly from October 1984 to May 1996 and contained small upgrades. [76] It was initially planned to retrofit the M1 and IPM1 with a longer barrel version of the 105 mm M68 gun.
The 3-Ton was a two-man tank designed so that American forces could use another tank besides the Renault FT. Its twin Model T Ford engines were controlled by the driver (seated at the front), while the gunner sat beside him and controlled a .30-06 machine gun (either the M1917 Marlin or M1919 Browning) on a limited-traverse mount.
The steel screens cost some $20,000 to make for an Abrams tank, according to Myronenko, but they are provided for free to the Ukrainian military. Each screen is made specifically for each type of ...
The U.S. agreed to send 31 Abrams to Ukraine in January 2023 after an aggressive monthslong campaign by Kyiv arguing that the tanks, which cost about $10 million apiece, were vital to its ability ...
M1 Abrams: 75 United States: In 2022, Australia signed a contract to replace the 59 M1A1 AIM Abrams with 75 M1A2 SEPv3, scheduled for delivery beginning in 2024. Austria [3] Leopard 2A4: 56 Germany: Replaced the M60 A3 in 1997. Will be subject to a combat value increase in the near future. Azerbaijan: T-90S: 100 Russia: T-72 Aslan: 420 Russia ...
For non-sequential numbers, like M1 Abrams, see bottom of list. M1 combat car, also known as the M1 light tank; M1 light motorcycle; M2 light tank, .5" MG or 37 mm gun, 11-ton; M2 medium tank; M2 combat car (G38) M3 medium tank (Lee/Grant), 28-ton, 37 mm and 75 mm gun; M3 light tank, (Stuart)12-ton, M4 medium tank (Sherman), 30-ton, 75/76 mm gun
Despite all these advances, the Abrams still retained the 4-man crew of the M60 Patton as the autoloader was considered unproven and risky. Over 3200 M1 Abrams were produced and first entered U.S. Army service in 1980. About 6,000 M1A1 Abrams were produced and used a 120 mm smoothbore cannon, improved armor, and a CBRN protection system. As the ...