‘This Is a Big Deal’: AbramsX Tank Could Be a Quantum Leap for U.S. Army

[rangerrebew]

‘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.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/this-is-a-big-deal-abramsx-tank-could-be-a-quantum-leap-for-u-s-army/ar-AA1CnYX8?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=444bb3684b974892b4feb9a8e724e801&ei=45

[Timber Rattler]

Lithium batteries...what part of fire and tanks don't mix did these engineers and procurement experts NOT get?

Another boondoggle for the military...

[Smokin Joe]

The only benefit I can see is raw acceleration, something EVs have. That alone may not be enough to offset the downsides.