M1A1 'TANK' FS22
Main Battle Tank (MBT) The M1A1 Abrams is an improved version of the American M1 Abrams tank, designed for modern armored warfare and widely used by the United States Army and several allied countries. It is renowned for its firepower, advanced armor and gas turbine engine, which gives it exceptional mobility for its weight. 🔥 Main features Origin: United States Manufacturer: General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 production: 1985–1992 Units built: 4,796 for the US Army and 221 for the USMC Weight: Approximately 57 tons (M1A1) Crew: 4 (commander, gunner, loader and driver) ⚙️ Mobility Engine: Honeywell AGT1500 1,500 hp turbine Maximum speed: 67 km/h on highway (limited) Range: ~465 km 🛡️ Shielding Chobham type composite armor, with ceramic and steel layers. In the M1A1, depleted uranium is incorporated in the tower for greater protection (depending on variants). 🔫 Weaponry Main cannon: 120mm M256 smoothbore (US version of the Rheinmetall L/44) Secondary armament: 1 M2HB .50 caliber machine gun 2 M240 7.62mm machine guns 🏛️ Operators The M1A1 has been used by: United States, Australia, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Poland, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, among others. ⚔️ Combat history