Why the M1 Abrams Tank Seems Unstoppable
Story by Harrison Kass • Saturday
At nearly 62 metric tons, the M1 Abrams is one of the heaviest tanks ever produced.
The hulking Abrams was introduced in 1980, just in time for decades and decades of Middle Eastern conflict. The Abrams, which was jammed with novel features, has performed admirably as the primary battle tank of the United States Army.
Leading the Third-Generation Tank Charge
The M1 Abrams is a third-generation tank. Third-generation tanks began appearing amongst affluent nations in the 70s and 80s – even as poorer nations continued developing second-generation tanks well into the 21st century.
For example, the Soviet Union, United States, and United Kingdom all had third-generation tanks by the mid 80s, whereas Ukraine and Bangladesh were still pumping out second-generation models during Obama’s second term. Third-generation tanks are known for their composite armor and their computer stabilized fire control systems – advanced firing systems that enable firing on the move with accuracy up to 2,000 meters.
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