M1 Abrams
The M1 Abrams main battle tank is the principal combat tank of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps, with three main versions being deployed starting in 1980: the M1, M1A1, and M1A2. The latest versions of the M1A2 have a new armor and electronics package. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and commander of the Army's 37th Armored Battalion. The M1 Abrams replaced the M60 Patton in US service.
Related Topics:
Main battle tank - United States Army - United States Marine Corps - 1980 - General - Creighton Abrams - M60 Patton
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Production history |
| ► | Combat history |
| ► | Armor |
| ► | Armament |
| ► | Mobility |
| ► | Tank Urban Survival Kit for M1A2 |
| ► | Variants |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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