What are M1 Abrams Tanks?

About M1 Abrams Tanks:

• It is the United States main battle tank.
• The first M1 tank was manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) in 1978 and was delivered to the US Army in 1980.
• It was named in honor to General Abrams, commander of US forces during the Vietnam War. 
• The export version of the Abrams is used by the armies of Australia, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. 
• Features of M1 Abrams Tanks:
• It uses a powerful and complex turbine engine that produces 1,500 horsepower and requires four persons to operate. 
• It is one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 62 metric tons.
• The M1 tanks have a maximum speed of 45  kmph.
• Armement: The Abrams is armed with a 120 mm main gun and .50 caliber and 7.62 mm machine guns. 
• It can destroy tank-size targets at a range of 2 km while firing on the move.
• In modern versions of the Abrams tank, there are layers of depleted uranium armour which provides substantial protection to those inside.

Q1) What is a main battle tank?

The main battle tank, also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fulfills the role of armor-protected direct fire and maneuver of many modern armies. The main battle tank market is segmented by type and by geography.

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