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Unread 03-21-2003, 01:21 PM   #4
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The same documentary pointed out that a single aircraft carrier has more firepower than a lot of countries!

Here are some specs on the M1-A1 main battle tank:


M1-A1 Main Battle Tank


Length:
32 feet, 3 inches

Width:
12 feet

Height:
8 feet

Weight:
120,250 lbs (combat loaded)

Top Speed:
41 mph

Cross Country Speed:
30 mph

Range:
279 miles cruising
289 miles cruising (no NBC protection)

Operational Range
127 miles (NBC protection on)

Crew:
4

Main Gun:
M256 120 mm smooth bore cannon

Ammunition:
M829/A1 Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Sabot (SABOT)
M830 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose (HEAT)

Other Weapons:
One (1) M2 .50 Cal machine-gun
Two (2) M240 7.62 mm machine-guns

Power:
1,500hp gas turbine
4 speed automatic transmission

*The Abrams tank is the backbone of U.S. armored forces in the Gulf. Designed in the 1970's, the first M-1's were delivered in 1980. The more modern M1A1, which was sent to the KTO from Europe includes a nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) cooling system to allow the tank to operate in a chemical warfare situation. It is also equipped with night vision, automatic fire suppression systems and, in some cases, reactive armor to defeat armor-piercing weapons. Because of its size, I'm told the C-5 Galaxy can only carry one of these tanks at a time, making overseas shipment of these tanks by ships necessary (note, some pilots say they can get off the ground with two and a limited fuel load).


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