The mission of the M1A1 Abrams tank is to
close with and destroy enemy forces using firepower, maneuver,
and shock effect.
M1A1 and M1A1 AIM
Abrams Tank
|
A full-tracked land combat system
possessing a high degree of armor protection, lethality,
firepower, and maneuverability.
|
Crew
|
Commander
Gunner
Driver
Loader |
Crew |
CommanderGunnerDriverLoader |
Length |
387 in (gun forward) |
Width |
144 in |
Height |
93.5 in |
Ground Clearance |
19 in |
Ground Pressue |
13.8 psi |
Engine |
Gas Turbine 1500 hp |
Transmission |
Hydro Kinetic4 Speed Forward,
2 Speed Reverse |
Power to Weight
Ratio |
23.8 hp/Ton |
Top Speed
|
Maximum: 42 mph (governed)
Cross Country: 30 mph
10% Slope: 20 mph
60% Slope: 4.5 mph |
Acceleration |
0 to 20 MPH in 7 Seconds |
NBC System |
200 SCFM-Clean Cooled Air |
Weight |
63 tons |
Main Armament |
120 mm M256 Smooth Bore
Cannon |
Secondary
Armament
|
.50 Cal. M2 Machine-Gun
7.62mm Swivel Mounted Machine-Gun
7.62mm Machine-Gun Coaxially Mounted to the Main Gun. |
Cruising Range |
275 miles |
Vertical Obstacle |
42 in |
Trench Crossing |
9 feet |
Rate of Fire |
Up to 6 to 8 rounds per
minute |
Air Transportability |
C17 or C5 |
