What is an M1 Abrams Tank?

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About M1 Abrams Tank

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 Tank

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.
Armament: 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 turbine engine?

A turbine engine, also known as a gas turbine engine or jet engine, is a type of internal combustion engine that converts fuel into mechanical energy in the form of a high-speed rotating shaft. It is commonly used in aviation for propulsion of aircraft, but it also has various other applications, including power generation, marine propulsion, and industrial processes.