It not only requires a group of specialists, but a huge amount of equipment as well. And maintaining the giant is the sore point of the entire series. The dimensions and weight of the tank meant that to successfully rotate the turret a vulnerable auxiliary power unit had to be installed, the armour of which can be penetrated by even a large caliber machine gun. A diesel engine, rejected at the design stage, proved better than a gas turbine engine, the exhaust is so hot that it is even visible from satellites, and fuel consumption is much higher than diesel analouges. Armor was upgraded with depleted uranium, the chassis was bolstered and the fire control system improved along with the tank weapon itself.Īlthough the modifications still continue, some shortcomings have not been entirely eliminated. The steel giant has not had a smooth ride, undergoing so many changes that little is left of the original version. It was called M1 Abrams, named after Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff, who made a great contribution to the development of U.S. army.Īfter two test stages, the first samples of the new tank were produced. Suspension reliability, improved composite armor configuration, upgraded fire control systems and a lower cost at the time enabled the Chrysler XM-1 to win the tender to make new main battle tanks for the U.S. In the mid seventies two construction companies, General Motors and Chrysler submitted their prototypes at tender. Meanwhile, the USSR achieved a new level of quality and America could not permit itself to fall behind its main geopolitical rival. Both tanks were too technically complex and unjustifiably expensive. Attempts to work with Germany and produce MBT-70 tanks and the cheaper version, the XM803, were unsuccessful. armed forces was the already old-fashioned M60. lag in tank construction was becoming increasingly obvious at the start of the 70s: the main battle tank of the U.S. Let's review the important aspects of the history and characteristics of the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. It has long been known throughout the world largely because of its participation in different U.S. Today we want to tell you about one of the most outstanding main battle tanks in the project - the M1 Abrams. The range of vehicles in Armored Warfare will be so vast that it could get confusing.
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