Lla M1 Abrams est un char de combat principal américain de troisième génération nommé en l’nom du général Creighton Abrams. Très mobile, conçu pour la guerre terrestre blindée moderne, le M1 est bien armé et lourdement blindé. Les caractéristiques notables incluent un puissant moteur à turbine multicarburant AGT1500, une armure composite sophistiquée et un rangement séparé des munitions dans un compartiment d’explosion pour la sécurité de l’équipage. Pesant près de 68 tonnes courtes (près de 62 tonnes métriques), c’est l’un des chars de combat principaux les plus lourds en service.
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Lla M1 Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank developed by the United States. It entered service in 1980 and has been widely exported to several countries. The M1 Abrams is designed for modern armored warfare, with a powerful 120 mm smoothbore cannon, a sophisticated fire-control system, and a composite armor that provides high protection against various threats. The M1 Abrams also has a gas turbine engine that gives it high mobility and low thermal signature.
The M1 Abrams is constantly upgraded with new technologies and capabilities to maintain its edge on the battlefield. Some of the latest variants include the M1A2 SEPv3, which has improved survivability, lethality, and situational awareness, and the Réf. M1A3, which is expected to have a lighter weight, a new engine, and a more advanced networked system.
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