The M1 Abrams is an American third-generation battle tank of the United States.
The M1 Abrams is named after the former Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. military forces in Vietnam War, General Creighton Abrams.
The M1 Abrams is a highly mobile tank which is designed for modern armoured ground warfare.
It is equipped with a powerful gas turbine engine which is multifuel capable, but usually fuelled with JP8 jet fuel and a seperate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety and also a sophisticated composite armor. It weighs around 68 short tons and is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.
The M1 Abrams entered the U.S. service in 1980 replacing the M60.
It served for over a decade alongside the improved M60A3.
The M1 currently serves not just the US Army and Marine Corps but also Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Iraq.
The M1 Abrams has three main versions : the M1, M1A1 and M1A2 which have improved armaments, protection and electronics. The M1A3 is currently under development.
The M1 Abrams is named after the former Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. military forces in Vietnam War, General Creighton Abrams.
The M1 Abrams is a highly mobile tank which is designed for modern armoured ground warfare.
It is equipped with a powerful gas turbine engine which is multifuel capable, but usually fuelled with JP8 jet fuel and a seperate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety and also a sophisticated composite armor. It weighs around 68 short tons and is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.
The M1 Abrams entered the U.S. service in 1980 replacing the M60.
It served for over a decade alongside the improved M60A3.
The M1 currently serves not just the US Army and Marine Corps but also Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Iraq.
The M1 Abrams has three main versions : the M1, M1A1 and M1A2 which have improved armaments, protection and electronics. The M1A3 is currently under development.
| M1 | M1IP | M1A1 | M1A2 | M1A2SEP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produced | 1979–85 | 1984 | 1986–92 | 1992 on | |
| Length | 32.04 ft (9.77 m) | ||||
| Width | 12 ft (3.7 m) | ||||
| Height | 7.79 ft (2.37 m) | 8.0 ft (2.4 m) | |||
| Top speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) | 41.5 mph (66.8 km/h) | 42 mph (68 km/h) | ||
| Range | 310 mi (500 km) | 288 mi (463 km) | 243 mi (391 km) | ||
| Weight | 61.4 short tons (55.7 t) | 62.8 short tons (57.0 t) | 67.6 short tons (61.3 t) | 68.4 short tons (62.1 t) | 69.5 short tons (63.0 t) |
| Main armament | 105 mm M68 rifled | 120 mm M256 smoothbore | |||
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) | ||||
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