Saturday, July 4, 2009

M1 Abrams Videos

US M1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) Videos Collections:





US M1 Abrams surprise Iraqi Republican guard Units and Overwhelm them in the Battle known as 73 Easting, Gulf War 1991. Enjoy the US M1 Abrams Video:



M1-Abrams videos firing off a round, good for morale.


M1 Abrams and Brad engaging enemy infantry in a building.



Documentary videos looking at the US M1 and M1A1 Abrams tank.



Analysis videos of M1A2 Abrams US tank.


M1A2 Abrams the muscles Tank video


US M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank documentary Videos




Three main versions of the M1 Abrams have been deployed, the M1, M1A1, and M1A2, incorporating improved armament, protection and electronics. These improvements, as well as periodic upgrades to older tanks have allowed this long-serving vehicle to remain in front-line service. The Abrams is equipped with a ballistic fire-control computer that uses data from a variety of sources, including the thermal or daylight Gunner's Primary Sight (GPS).

The M1 Abrams is powered by a 1500 hp (1119 kW) Honeywell AGT 1500 (originally made by Lycoming) gas turbine, and a six speed (four forward, two reverse) Allison X-1100-3B Hydro-Kinetic automatic transmission, giving it a governed top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h) on paved roads, and 30 mph (48 km/h) cross-country. With the engine governor removed, speeds of around 60 mph (97 km/h) are possible on an improved surface; however, damage to the drive train (especially to the tracks) and an increased risk of injuries to the crew can occur at speeds above 45 mph (72 km/h). The tank for all intents and purposes was built around this engine.

The main armament of the M1A1 and M1A2 is the M256A1 120 mm smoothbore gun, designed by Rheinmetall AG of Germany, manufactured under license in the United States by Watervliet Arsenal, New York. The M256A1 is a variant of the Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44 gun carried on the German Leopard 2 on all variants up to the Leopard 2A5. Leopard 2A6 replaced the L/44 barrel with a longer L/55.

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