The U.S. Military Has an Astounding 4,650 M1 Abrams Tanks
Story by Stavros Atlamazoglou • 15h
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Summary and What You Need to Know: The U.S. military has one of the world’s largest and most advanced tank fleets, operating approximately 4,650 M1 Abrams main battle tanks, half of which are in reserve.
-The Army uses the M1A1 SA, M1A2 SEPv2, and the latest M1A2 SEPv3, introduced in 2020, featuring enhanced network capabilities, explosive reactive armor (ERA), improved ammunition data links, and reduced maintenance needs.
-Plans are underway for an M1A3 model, driven by lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict, where tanks have been vital in both offense and defense.
Why the U.S. Army Operates Nearly 5,000 M1 Abrams Tanks
In a recent series of articles, we have talked about Greece’s surprisingly large tank fleet, Turkey’s reasons for operating over 2,000 tanks, and India’s tank fleet, which is one of the largest in the world.
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