The m1 abrams is a main battle tank produced in the united states. You can see every bolt and weld on it and the markings and scorch marks are crisp and convey a sense of. Bundesarchive photos 1933 all fields of wwii page 765 bmashina. M1a2 abrams drivers compartment combat tanks, army tanks. Inside the m1a1 abrams drivers compartment youtube. Ammunition is stored in an armored compartment with special blow out panels. The latest version of the abrams tank will have advanced electronics and. The m1a1 is the standard main battle tank of the u.
M1a2 abrams mbt main battle tank technical data pictures. Stp 991a14smtg soldiers manual and trainers guide for abrams tank system maintainer mos 91a skill level 1, 2, 3, and 4 may 2010 distribution restriction. M1a1 abrams tank amazing video militaryporn youtube. First stage begun in 1984 already, after four years after the beginning of the serial production, and projected to increase frontal defense and apply new m733 projectile with increased armorpiercing ability. They included a pretty nice drivers area and upper turret. It is the platoon seargents tank for 3rd platoon, therefore its call sign would be. The abrams featured stateoftheart armor protection for the crew complete with armored compartments for fuel and ammunition stores. The triangle or chevrons on the skirt usually denote the unit the tank belongs to. Thermal viewer on the left side of the turret forward of the loaders hatch.
The vehicles enormous mass and poor driver visibility also make it a trick to navigate in confined areas. Nfl draftee claims he thought farright three percenters tattoo was a us military symbol. The m1 is named after general creighton abrams, former army chief of staff and commander of us. A tank that provides heavy armor superiority on the battlefield. Armorama building rye fields m1a1 abrams human base, m1 abrams, mechanical gears. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. A number of foreign tanks are equal or nearly equal to the m1 abrams main battle tank. The first export customer for the m1a1 abrams mbt was egypt.
Tc 26 tracked combat vehicle driver training headquarters. M1a2 mission provide heavy armor superiority on the battlefield. Army admits the abrams, which reigned supreme on battlefields for decades, no longer has overmatch. God help all of those that think they can and may he bless and carry those who have given their lives and freedom for libertys sake in the eleven years to follow. Is the dragon kit the best and would i need any aftermarket. The m1a2 abrams is a further improvement of the abrams m1a1 main battle tank with a commanders independent thermal viewer, weapon station, position navigation equipment, and a full set of controls and displays linked by a digital data bus. A 2 minute guide from a us marine on how to drive and use the controls on an m1a2 abrams tank. The m1a1 abrams tank program was initiated to modernize the iraqi armys tank capabilities with 140 tanks and eight heavytracked recovery. It is a desert storm veteran transferred to the guard unit shortly afterward. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly.
M1 crew m1 tank crew howstuffworks science howstuffworks. The driver is in a semireclined position when his hatch is closed. The m1a1 has a seating capacity of three for a driver, the gunner and commander. A soldier checks the battery box and connections on his m1a1. What is the difference between m1a1aim and m1a2 abrams tanks. The mission of the m1a2 abrams tank is to close with and destroy enemy forces using firepower, maneuver, and shock effect. Aim programs m1a1 tank refits and rebuilds continue.
I heard that the dragon kit is the best, but that it doesnt have the infantrytank phone and a few other bits and pieces. The driver of the m1a1 was provided with a mechanical override for the engine and transmission. M1a2 abrams drivers compartment combat tanks, army. I am planning on building a aussie m1a1 aim abrams and i know the austrailans have a couple of unique items on thier tanks such as a mount to put a umbrella on the turret and a cooler in the bustle rack 1. Loaders view m1a1 abrams tank riding around countryside duration. Blowoff panels in the hull ammunition compartment and the turret bustle vented ammunition explosions away from the crew compartment. Army about to get the latest hightech version of the abrams tank. This is a short prospectus about the m1a1 abrams tank. M1 abrams nato tricolor camouflage color profile and paint guide. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons almost 62 metric tons, it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated chobham. Each abrams variant after the m1a1 have been equipped with depleted uranium armor of different generations.
Above is a photo of the forward crew compartment of a tiger i, view taken from the bottom of the. Reviewed in the united states on november 28, 2011. The m1 abrams is a thirdgeneration american main battle tank designed by chrysler defense now general dynamics land systems. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The m1a1 aim, m1a2 sep and all subsequent abrams models feature depleted uranium in both the hull and turret armor. Production of new m1a1 and m1a2 abrams tanks is in its final phase for. The aim abrams integrated management program was designed to. The m1 abrams is a main battle tank produced in the united states, which replaced. This tank significantly increases the capabilities of the fleet marine forces across the full spectrum of conflict in the near and midterm. M1a2 abrams army tank crew members positions driver.
Tank commander tc, gunner, and loader and the driver s hole. For mine, i started with partial interiors from the old dragon abrams kits. Academy m1a1 abrams us army tank iraq 2003 plastic model. The m1a1ha uses 1st generation armor, while the m1a2 and m1a1hc use 2nd generation depleted uranium. The m1a1 was revealed in 1985 with production commencing the same year. The abrams tank closes with and destroys enemy forces on the integrated battlefield using mobility, firepower, and shock effect. According to pentagon current plans, the main battle tanks of the m1a2 abrams will remain in service for the next several decades. The m1a1 abrams main battle tank was developed by general dynamics.
An m1a1 abrams main battle tank at the us army ordnance museum at aberdeen proving grounds, aberdeen, md. M1a1 abrams main battle tank technical data pictures video. Improving on the hunterkiller tank commandergunner target hand off. An m1a1 abrams tank 120mm gun barrel at the watervliet arsenal museum in watervliet, ny.
A program whereby older units are reconditioned to zero hour conditions. Vietnam war 196869 when all else fails, use plan b. The armys m1 abrams is typically crewed by four men. M1a2 abrams tank m1a2 abrams details and photos page 7. The first m1 tank was produced in 1978, the first m1a1 in 1985 and the first m1a2 in 1986. It includes a 120mm smoothbore main gun, an nbc overpressure protection system, and an improved armor package. Some marks are actually green velcro used to support miles equipment. Sometimes there are marks on the barrel which denote individual tanks or platoon membership. Im driving open hatch, and although its nearly impossible to tell, im towing anotherabrams. This is a ks ang m1a1 from c company 1st of the 635th armor which oddly enough, is based in california. The xm1 entered production as the m1 abrams in 1979 and became operational the following year. The loader rides on the left side of the turret, toward the back.
From the internet dj reproduces specifications of a very special tank. During m1 abrams main battle tank serial production there were made some modernization stages. Production ended in 1992 and approximately 4 800 m1a1 abrams tanks were built. The events of september 11, 2001 that united so many americans to pick up arms and show those people that you do not screw with this nation. The m1a1 abrams is an american thirdgeneration main battle tank. These pictures were taken and shared with the web by marc peters. The coei bii listings and component hand receipts on are valid for the m1a1 main battle tank. Officially the version of tank is the m1a1 aim, which are apparently refurbished and updated m1a1s. Negatives include high fuel consumption and effective filtering of the huge volume of air used by the turbine engine without overloading the filters. M1a1 abrams walk around page 1 any questions, comments, or problems, please email me.
Military diorama, military art, military history, model tanks, tamiya, panthers, world war two, scale models, military vehicles. While many of the components remain at anniston army depot, al, others are shipped to appropriate rebuild sites. The questions are related to the australian army abrams, m1a1 i believe. The sale of 555 m1a1 mbts to egypt has been agreed and final deliveries were made in 1998. Here is the m1 abrams nato tricolor camouflage color profile and paint guide. The m1a1 is an improved version of the m1 main battle tank mbt. That being said, tight, cramped, and close quarters are all applicable descriptors. Hi, i am trying to understand exactly the sort of m1 abrams tank that the australian army has recently aquired. M1 abrams nato tricolor camouflage color profile and. M1a1 abrams desert color finescale modeler essential. Inside a german tiger tank, the drivers sitting his assigned position. The rest of the crew works in the turret basket the turrets interior compartment. Find highquality m1 abrams stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
M1a1 abrams us tank 3d model available on turbo squid, the worlds leading provider of digital 3d models for visualization, films, television, and games. Another m1 abrams main battle tank at the vermont military museum in essex junction, vt. Vehicles for training purposes will be held by the school of armour, puckapunyal and the army logistic training centre at bandiana. On a training mission i saw a driver attempt to back up his m1 a1 without the service of a ground guide. Under the aim program, used m1a1 abrams tanks are completely disassembled and each component is evaluated. What is the difference between m1a1aim and m1a2 abrams. Inside the m1a1 abrams drivers compartment dcmike19k. Turret and hull subsystems are first worked on at anniston and then shipped to lima, oh where the tank is fully reassembled, tested and. Just a little some thing i put together i do not own any of these pictures hope you enjoy tribute to the m1a1a2 abrams main battle tank. This abrams tank is well done for a model, though there could have been some improvements. Crew accommodations were for four personnel and consisted of the tank commander, gunner, loader and driver. Armys technological improvement of the basic m1a1 design and the most modern battle tank in the world.
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