-The M1 Abrams emerged from the failed MBT-70/XM803 programs as a survivable, accurate, fast main battle tank with composite armor, blow-off ammunition storage, and a powerful turbine. -It dominated ...

The tank keeps improving and remains one of the most lethal weapons on the battlefield. General Abrams fundamen­tally transformed the Armor Branch through innovative tactics, leadership in doctrine ...

Key Points and Summary - The M1A2 SEPv4 aimed to keep Abrams on top by overhauling the commander’s and gunner’s sights, adding third-gen thermal imaging, tighter ranging, and digital links to program ...