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Specifications
The mission of the M1 Abrams tank is to close with and destroy enemy forces using firepower, maneuver, and shock effect.
M1 and IPM1 Abrams Tank
A full-tracked land combat system possessing a high degree of armor protection, lethality, firepower, and maneuverability.
Crew:
Commander Gunner Driver Loader
Length
384.5 in (gun forward)
Width
143.8 in
Height
93.5 in
Ground Clearance
19 in
Ground Pressue
13.1 psi
Engine
Gas Turbine 1500 hp
Transmission
Hydro Kinetic 4 Speed Forward, 2 Speed Reverse
Power to Weight Ratio
25 hp/Ton
Top Speed
Maximum: 45 mph (governed) Cross Country: 30 mph 10% Slope: 20 mph 60% Slope: 4.5 mph
Acceleration
0 to 20 MPH in 7 Seconds
Weight
60 tons
Main Armament
105mm M68A1 Rifled 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
49 in
Trench Crossing
9 feet
Rate of Fire
Up to 6 to 8 rounds per minute
Air Transportability
C17 or C5
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Last modified date and time: 09/12/2008 19:40
