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Why does the M1 Abrams use a gas turbine?
The M1 uses a 1,500-horsepower gas turbine engine to achieve high mobility. Gas turbine engines have a much better power-to-weight ratio than reciprocating engines. The low-weight, high-power turbine engine lets the M1 move faster and maneuver better than most comparable tanks.
What type of gas does a M1 Abrams use?
The M1 power pack: 1500 hp and no pistons
| M1 Abrams | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Pressure ratio | 13.6:1 |
| Fuel system | Single electronic fuel injector |
| Recommended fuel | No.2 diesel |
Why is gas turbine power plant less efficient?
The decrease in the compressor airflow rate results in a decrease in the compressor power absorbed. Similarly, the reduction in the turbine flow also results in a decrease in turbine power. The compressor efficiency decrease is due primarily to the effects of compressor fouling.
How is the M1 Abrams tank powered?
The Honeywell AGT1500 is a gas turbine engine. It is the main powerplant of the M1 Abrams series of tanks. Engine output peaks at 1,500 hp (1,120 kW), with 2768 lb-ft (3754 N-m) of torque at that peak, which occurs at 3,000 rpm. Maximum torque of 3950 lb-ft (5355 N-m) is reached at 1,000 rpm.
How strong is the M1 Abrams?
The M1A1 could kill other tanks at ranges in excess of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). This range was crucial in combat against previous generation tanks of Soviet design in Desert Storm, as the effective range of the main gun in the Soviet/Iraqi tanks was less than 2,000 metres (6,600 ft).
How does the M1 Abrams compare to other tanks?
M1 Abrams gave only 255 meters to the litter traveling, much shorter than diesel tanks such as Leopard 2 (330 meters). This value was given by the high speed cruising. During the Operation Desert Storm, the value was decreased to 142 meters to the litter traveling, this might be twice worse than diesels.
Does leopard2 use more fuel than M1 Abrams?
As was expected, Leopard2 finished the race consuming fuels less than half of M1 Abrams. GE proposed MT883 diesel version M1 tank for export. But U.S. Army instructed GE to develop the next generation gas turbines and GE developed LV-100 gas turbine for main battle tanks and Crusader artillery vehicles.
What is the only mass produced turbine powered land vehicle?
U.S. army’s main battle tank M1 Abrams is the only mass produced turbine powered land vehicle in the world. The decision to use gas turbines as the power source of the main battle tank was made in the circumstances that applying gas turbines to the tank was thought to be a wild scheme all over the world.
Why the main battle tank is powered by gas turbines?
The decision to use gas turbines as the power source of the main battle tank was made in the circumstances that applying gas turbines to the tank was thought to be a wild scheme all over the world. In Soviet Union, main battle tank T80 adopted the gas turbine as its main power source but failed and next generation T90 was powered by diesels.