The M1 Abrams (/ ˈeɪbrəmz /) [10] is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare, it is one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 73.6 short tons (66.8 metric tons).

About 6,000 M1A1 Abrams were produced from 1986 to 1992 and featured the M256 120 mm smoothbore cannon developed by Rheinmetall AG of Germany for the Leopard 2, improved armor, and a CBRN protection system.

U.S. Marines load an AGT1500 engine back into an M1A1 Abrams tank at Camp Coyote, Kuwait in February 2003. The Avco-Lycoming AGT1500 is a gas turbine engine. It is the main powerplant of the M1 Abrams series of tanks. The engine was originally designed and produced by the Lycoming Turbine Engine Division in the Stratford Army Engine Plant.

Jan 19, 2025 · The M1A1 Abrams tank is an improved version of the American-made M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) with the first production example being completed in August 1985 and continued until early 1993. General Dynamics Land Systems began delivering the first of 299 M1A1 MBTs in April 1991.

Aug 25, 2020 · M1A2 Abrams tank has a two-axis Raytheon gunner’s primary sight – line of sight (GPS-LOS), which increases the first round hit probability by providing faster target acquisition and improved gun pointing.

Nov 18, 2021 · Eagle Troop’s nine M1A1 Abrams battle tanks moved to the front of the unit and pressed into a V formation on the surface of the Iraqi desert. They led 12 M3A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 120...

Jan 5, 2022 · A tank will need approximately 300 gallons every eight hours; this will vary depending on mission, terrain, and weather. A single tank takes 10 minutes to refuel. Refueling and rearming of...

May 6, 2023 · The M1 Abrams has been the United States' primary ground combat armor since entering service in 1980 and remains one of the best tanks ever made.

Dec 13, 2023 · American-made M1 Abrams, German Leopard IIs, and British Challengers have all made their way to Kyiv in recent months in a massive blow to Moscow’s suffering offensive.

Dec 6, 2015 · M1A1 conducts reconnaissance in Iraq, September 2004. The Abrams is the most powerful U.S. tank and is utilized by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. The M1A1 mounts the 120mm main gun, and the next modification was the introduction of almost impenetrable steel-encased, depleted-uranium armor, designated HA (heavy armor).