Iconic Abrams tank rebooted as next-gen combat vehicle
General Dynamics introduced a new version of the iconic M1 Abrams main battle tank during the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition.
The new version is called the AbramsX and was developed by General Dynamics Land Systems as a state-of-the-art combat vehicle for the United States Army. The AbramsX technology demonstration aircraft features reduced weight for improved maneuverability and transportability, providing the same tactical range as the M1A2 Abrams with 50% less fuel consumption.
The company says the AbramsX’s hybrid power pack supports the US Army’s climate and electrification strategies, enhances silent clock capabilities, and even enables some silent travel capabilities.
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“With reduced crew size and AI-powered lethality, survivability, mobility, manned/unmanned crew (MUM-T) and self-propelled capabilities, AbramsX could be a critical node in deadly battlefield networks and act as a bridge from Abrams SEPv3 and SEPv4 to General Dynamics, said in a statement.
The M1 Abrams main battle tank (MBT) was developed in the mid-1970s to replace the aging M60.
As part of the US Army’s “Big 5” armament, the M1 Abrams was developed to fight the defensive battle in Western Europe against the overwhelming numbers of Soviet T-72 tanks and Warsaw.
According to the U.S. Army website, the Abrams is a full-fledged, low-profile, ground combat assault weapon that possesses unmatched survivability, lethality on the move, and a high degree of maneuverability. high.