US Army Takes Ownership Of First M1E3 Abrams Prototype Tank

The M1E3 Abrams prototype, the latest tank in the Army's lineup, is so new and under wraps that there aren't official photos ...
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The M1 Abrams Tank Can Go Much Faster Than the Army Admits

Key Points and Summary - While the official top speed of the M1 Abrams tank is 45 mph, that's with a governor installed to save the tracks. -Many crews remove it, allowing the 67-ton vehicle to reach ...
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The Army's new tank will roll out a decade early. Here’s how they did it

It’s been about 30 years since the Army welded a new Abrams tank, and it was going to be another decade until they built a new one, when the service sat down to hammer out the requirements for the ...
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Army accelerates development of new tank, drawing lessons from Ukraine war

The U.S. Army is fast-tracking a new main battle tank, the M1E3, designed to be lighter, faster and more survivable — reflecting lessons from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. General Dynamics Land ...
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M551 Sheridan: The Light Tank The Army Can’t Replace

Key Points and Summary - The M551 Sheridan was a unique air-droppable light tank developed to provide armored firepower for the 82nd Airborne Division. -Its best features were its light weight, ...