Testing of the first iteration of the Army's next-generation, lighter-weight, hybrid-electric Abrams tank concept is set to ...
-The M1 Abrams emerged from the failed MBT-70/XM803 programs as a survivable, accurate, fast main battle tank with composite armor, blow-off ammunition storage, and a powerful turbine. -It dominated ...
Key Points and Summary - While the official top speed of the M1 Abrams tank is 45 mph, that's with a governor installed to save the tracks. -Many crews remove it, allowing the 67-ton vehicle to reach ...