Why you should fear the M1 Abrams battle tank

Interesting Engineering – Oct 21, 2021

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Today, the M1 Abrams, initially introduced in 1980, has gained a reputation as the world’s best tank. That’s no small feat considering the number of tanks available out there.

The beastly machine was named after General Creighton Abrams, a prominent commander of military operations during the Vietnam War, and it’s a platform of technological innovation.

It’s equipped with main guns that can shoot projectiles up to 4.7 in (120mm) in size and has an extremely rigid armor fitted with extra layers of steel and depleted uranium. It also boasts caterpillar tracks powered by gas turbine engines.

The M1A1 and the M1A2 also came out of the development of the M1 Abrams. Each iteration was heavier and slower but also fitted with far more powerful armaments and advanced technology.

The reason the M1 Abrams has proved so popular in war is because it is not just incredibly tough, it’s also surprisingly mobile. This mobility is due to its treads: continuous steel-plates linked together with chainmail. These treads allow the M1 to tackle all sorts of terrain that normal tires just could not.

One thing is for sure, you don’t want to get stuck in this tank’s crossfires. We bet, however, that you do want to see it in action. In our video, we bring you footage of this beast in action and also discuss the science, technology, and engineering that goes into building such a dangerous war machine.

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The Real Reason Why Enemies Fear America’s M1 Abrams Super Tank

US Military News – 26 Jan 2020

The latest Abrams variant is an upgrade package, the M1A2 SEP V3. Many of its features are practical rather than sexy: upgraded computers, and a new Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) that allows the Abrams to keep its sophisticated systems running while the engine is off, improving the fuel efficiency of the Abram’s notoriously thirsty turbine engines. Maintainability is improved with modular, replaceable cabling.

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Retired general explains why tanks are so significant on the battlefield

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The leaders of the United States and Germany announced Wednesday that they will send tanks to Ukraine. Former CIA director and former commander of US Central Command, retired Army General David Petraeus, joins CNN’s Erin Burnett to discuss.

Gen. McCaffrey: ‘One battalion of M1 tanks is inconsequential on the battlefield’

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Retired Four Star General Barry McCaffrey joins Andrea Mitchell to break down the significance of the decision by the U.S. to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. “One battalion of M1 tanks is inconsequential on the battlefield,” says McCaffrey. “They need an armored division in fairly short order before the spring, and we could do that and in fairly short order.”

US Army, NATO. M1A2 Abrams tanks of the 1st Cavalry Division on exercises in Germany

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M1A2 Abrams tanks and soldiers of the US Army 1st Cavalry Division conduct a combined arms live-fire exercise at the Grafenwöhr training range in Germany.

Retired lt. general on what will happen after Ukraine gets tanks

CNN – Jan 25, 2023

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The United States and Germany announced they are sending Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. CNN’s John King speaks with Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling on when the tanks will be ready for use. #CNN #News

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Into the Wilderness | The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen (S1, E1) | Full Episode

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“The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen” spans a formative period of history featuring the first 75 volatile years of the United States – from the Revolution through the California Gold Rush – where Daniel Boone, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, John Frémont, Davy Crockett and Andrew Jackson set forth across uncharted land with determination and self-reliance. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

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