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Can you destroy an M1 Abrams?

The Abrams may be the world’s toughest tank and can take a ton of abuse, but not this level of abuse. To put it simply, a main gun round from the Iowa-class battleship will destroy the Abrams easily.

How hard is it to destroy a M1 Abrams?

The M1A2 Abrams main battle tank is arguably the best in the world. Yeah, Russia is generating some hype for the Armata family of tanks, but the Abrams is combat-proven and very hard to kill. The third T-72, at a range of roughly 400 yards, fired a round, which left a groove in the armor of the Abrams.

Has m1a1 ever been destroyed?

A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire, and two were purposely destroyed to prevent capture after being damaged. Some others took minor combat damage, with little effect on their operational readiness.

How many tanks did the US lose in Desert Storm?

During the battle the American forces destroyed 186 Iraqi tanks (mostly T-72Ms, Asad Babils and obsolete Type 69s) and 127 armored vehicles. Only four Abrams tanks were hit by direct fire. Evidence suggests that some of them were hit by Iraqi T-72 fire.

How many gallons of fuel does a M1 Abrams hold?

M1 Abrams Ground clearance M1, M1A1: 0.48 m (1.6 ft; 19 in) M1A2: 0 Fuel capacity 504.4 US gallons (1,909 L) Operational range M1A2, road: 265 mi (426 km) Cross countr Maximum speed M1A1, road: 45 mph (72 km/h) (governed);

How much does it cost to operate an M1 Tank?

The M1 series tank is equipped with a 1500 horsepower engine and houses a 105mm main gun (some come with a 120mm cannon) and three secondary machine guns. It takes a four-man crew to operate this battlefield beast and comes with a price tag of around $9 million. M1A1 Abrams firing its massive main cannon.

What are the different versions of the M1 Abrams?

Three main versions of the M1 Abrams have been deployed — the M1, M1A1, and M1A2 — each with improved armament, protection, and electronics. Efforts to develop an M1A3 version were first publicly disclosed in 2009.

How many machine guns does an Abrams tank have?

The Abrams tank has three machine guns, with an optional fourth: A .50 cal. ( 12.7 mm) M2HB machine gun in front of the commander’s hatch. On the M1 and M1A1, this gun is mounted on the… A 7.62 mm M240 machine gun in front of the loader’s hatch on a skate mount (seen at right). Some of these were