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M1A2 Abrams |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M1A2 Abrams |
| Manufacturer(s) |
General Dynamics |
| Status |
Production completed. In service with USA and others. |
| Production Period |
1992-1995 |
Production Quantity |
about 600 (1) |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
9.8m |
Length, hull |
7.9m |
| Width, overall |
3.7m |
Height, overall |
2.9m |
| Combat Weight |
63086kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
120mm M256 smoothbore gun |
Ammunition Carried |
40x120mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+20/-10 |
| Traverse Rate |
42/s |
Elevation Rate |
42/s |
| Gun Stabilization |
vertical/horizontal |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm M240 (coaxial)
12.7mm M2 MG (AA)
7.62mm M240 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
12400x7.62mm
1000x12.7mm
24xsmoke grenades |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Textron Lycoming AGT1500 gas turbine |
Transmission |
Allison X-1100-3B automatic (4 forward, 2 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
1500hp at 30000rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
23.8hp/t |
Track Width |
63.5cm |
| Speed, on road |
68km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
665cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
1900 l |
Ground Pressure |
1.08kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
426km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
1.1m |
| Turning Radius |
pivot |
Trench Crossing |
2.7m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.48m |
Fording |
1.2m (2) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 6 smoke grenade launchers
engine smoke generator |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
Hull and turret constructed of advance armor that provides protection against HEAT projectiles and improved resistance to AP munitions. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
(1) In addition to new production vehicles, primarily for export, about 700 US Army M1 are being upgraded to the M1A2.
(2) Fording depth of 2.0m with preparation. |
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