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Offline rangerrebew

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‘This Is a Big Deal’: AbramsX Tank Could Be a Quantum Leap for U.S. Army
« on: April 06, 2025, 09:11:09 am »
‘This Is a Big Deal’: AbramsX Tank Could Be a Quantum Leap for U.S. Army
 
Key Points and Summary: The AbramsX is a next-generation tank concept designed to revolutionize armored warfare, offering reduced weight, AI-driven targeting, and advanced protection systems.

-However, its reliance on lithium batteries, high production costs, and uncertain mass manufacturing capability raise concerns.
 
-While it outmatches current tanks technologically, its battlefield viability remains unproven, especially against emerging drone threats.

-With China and Russia prioritizing mass production of their tanks, the U.S. faces a critical question: will the AbramsX provide the firepower needed for future conflicts, or will it be an expensive, impractical experiment?

-For now, the Army has yet to commit to full-scale production.

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Re: ‘This Is a Big Deal’: AbramsX Tank Could Be a Quantum Leap for U.S. Army
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2025, 10:23:27 am »
Lithium batteries...what part of fire and tanks don't mix did these engineers and procurement experts NOT get?

Another boondoggle for the military...
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Re: ‘This Is a Big Deal’: AbramsX Tank Could Be a Quantum Leap for U.S. Army
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2025, 08:11:47 am »
The only benefit I can see is raw acceleration, something EVs have. That alone may not be enough to offset the downsides.
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