Abrams is a platform that adapts new technologies while minimizing development time and cost. This superbly engineered and battle-tested design continues to meet the challenges of new and emerging threats associated with the next generation of warfare. The Abrams M1A2 Tank is built to confront and destroy enemy forces using unrivaled firepower, maneuverability and shock effect. With its manually loaded, 120-mm M256 smooth bore cannon, the M1A2 can fire a variety of different rounds against armored vehicles, personnel and even low-flying aircraft. A heavy exterior armor provides outstanding protection to its crew of four.
Weight & Dimensions
| Weight | 69.54 tons |
| Length (Gun Forward) | 387 in/9.83 m turret |
| Width | 144 in/3,66 m |
| Height | 93.5 in/2,37 m |
| Ground Clearance | 19 in/0.48 m |
| Ground Pressure | 15.4 psi/106 kPa |
| Crew | 4 Man |
Power
| Gas Turbine Engine | 1,500 hp/1,118 kW |
| Power to Weight Ratio | 21.6 hp/ton/16 kW/ton |
| Hydro-Kinetic Transmission | 4-Speed Forward/2-Speed Reverse |
Performance
| Maximum Speed | 42 mph/68 km/h (Governed) |
| Cross Country | 30 mph/48 km/h |
| 10% Slope | 17 mph/27 km/h |
| 60% Slope | 4.1 mph/6.6 km/h |
| Acceleration (0 to 20 mph/0 to 32 km/h) | 7.2 sec |
| Cruising Range | 265 miles/426 km |
| Maximum Trench Crossing | 9 ft/2.7 m |
| Vertical Obstacle | 42 in/1 m |
| NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) System | 200 SCFM (Standard Cubic Feet per Minute) |
| Electronics/Crew Cooling | 25,600 BTU/hr (British Thermal Units per hr) |
| Cooling | 14 kW Hydraulic |
Weapon
| Main Armament | 120-mm XM256 Smooth Bore Cannon |
| Coaxial Weapon | 7.62-mm M240 Machine gun |
| Loader’s Weapon | 7.62-mm M240 Machine gun on Skate Mount |
| Commander’s Weapon | 12.7-mm/.50 Cal M2 |
| Ammunition Storage | 42 Rounds 120-mm |
| 11,400 Rounds 7.62-mm | |
| 900 Rounds 12.7-mm (50 caliber) | |
| 32 Screening Grenades | |
| 210 Rounds 5.56-mm |
Significant Benefits
- Improved Survivability
- Improved Armor
- Compartmented Fuel & Ammunition
- Increased Lethality
- High Agility
- Low Silhouette
- Automatic Fire Detection/Suppression
- Digital Ballistic Computer
- Laser Rangefinder
- Thermal Imaging Night Sight
- Optical Day Sight
- Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU)
- Battlefield Override (BFOR)
- Primary and Auxiliary Sights
- Day/Night Fire on the Move Capability
- Increased External Stowage
- Advanced Suspension
- Torsion Bars/Rotary Shock Absorbers
- Gas Turbine Engine – Multi-Fuel/High Power-to-Weight Ratio
- Automatic Shift/Steering Transmission
- Onboard Malfunction Detection System
- Ease of Maintenance
- Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) System
- Fording Depth to Turret Roof with Kit
- Pulse Jet System (PJS)
- External Auxiliary Power Unit (EAPU)
Abrams TUSK
Continued deployment and world operations have emphasized the priority to update existing Abrams’ systems with increased capabilities. To this end, General Dynamics Land Systems, in partnership with the Project Manager for the Heavy Brigade Combat Team, created the Abrams TUSK, or Tank Urban Survivability Kit. TUSK is an add-on kit for M1A1 and M1A2 series tanks that enhances crew survivability in urban environments.
Loader’s Thermal Weapon Sight (LTWS)
Provides Night Vision Capability for Loader
Signal-Out to Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)
Loader’s Armor Gun Shield (LAGS)
Provides a Fenced Enclosure that protects a Loader from Typical Threats
Allows Loader to See Targets while firing Behind a Transparent Frontal Guard
IED Seat
Seats Designed to Absorb Impact of IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices)
Tank Infantry Phone
Provides External Communication with Dismounted Elements in Urban Terrain (MOUT)
Troops can Assist Tank Crew in Locating Urban Targets and Alert Tank Crew of Pending Dismounted Troop Activity
Abrams Reactive Armor Tiles (ARAT)
Provides Side Protection against Handheld Urban Weapons engaged at close range
Abrams Belly Armor
Additional Armor Protection Added to the «Belly» of the Tank to Combat IEDs
Power Distribution Box (PBR)
Provides Power Feeds with Proper Circuit Protection for TUSK Components
Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE)
Provides Driver with Thermal Night and All-Weather Vision Enhancement
Counter Sniper/Anti-Material Mount (CSA-MM)
Provides Accurate Counter Sniper Stabilized Fire without Exposing Crew
Mounts 12.7-mm/.50 cal M2 Machine gun coaxially on Main Gun Remote Thermal Sight (RTS)
Remote Thermal Sight (RTS) M1A1 only
M1A1 Commander’s Thermal Sight for Engaging Urban Targets in Closed Hatch Mode
Thermal Display and Controller Mount to the CWS Sight Allow Closed Hatch Adjustment of the Night Sky
Honeywell Aerospace AGT1500
The AGT1500 engine has been the force behind Abrams M1 Main Battle Tank mobility for the past 30 years. It provides the power, speed, quick acceleration and quiet operation which have earned the M1 such high marks across all military theatres. It has operated more than 39 million operating miles, and demonstrated outstanding in-service reliability through the enhancements introduced through the TIGER (Total InteGrated Engine Revitalization) program.
Its features include compact design, cold-starting capabilities, instant power, multi-fuel capabilities and stealthy operation. This engine is the world standard for tank durability and survivability.
Features & Specifications
| Maximum Power | 1,500 hp/1,118 kW |
| Torque | 2,750 ft-lb/3,738 N-m at 3,000 RPM |
| Dry Weight | 2,475 lbs/1,122 kg |
| Length | 66.5 in/1,69 m |
| Width | 39.0 in/0.99 m |
| Height | 31.8 in/0.81 m |
| Gas Flow Parameters | Mass Flow, Nominal 11.8 lbs/sec/5.35 kg/sec |
| Exhaust Temp, Nominal 930 °F/ 499 °C (Fully Recuperated) | |
| Primary Fuel | DF-2 Diesel, JP8 Jet Fuel |
| Alternative Fuel | DF-1, DF-A Diesel; JP4, JP5, Jet A Jet Fuels |
| Emergency applications | Gasoline, Marine Diesel |
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