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The Leopard II was introduced at the same time as the M1 and has equivalent fire control equipment, so it wasn't unmatched. Range of the M1A2 on internal fuel is 265 miles.
|weight=61.4 tonnes
|weight=61.4 tonnes
|crew=4
|crew=4
|armor=Chobham, [[Rolled homogeneous armor|RHA]], Depleted Uranium mesh.
|armor=Chobham modular ceramic matrix, [[Rolled homogeneous armor|RHA]], Depleted Uranium plating, Kevlar anti-spall liner.
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|maxarmor=
|primary=120mm/44 M256 smoothbore gun,
|primary=120mm/44 M256 smoothbore gun,
The Abrams Tank System Program has been using Depleted Uranium armor since the 1980's. Also, incorporating a modular designed Honeywell 1,500 HP smokeless gas turbine engine, easily removed, serviced and upgraded. The Abrams tank has a speed of 48 MPH, with a range of over 250 miles. The technology was unmatched, allowing the four-man crew to fire accurately while moving. The commander's station of the Abrams M1A1 is equipped with six periscopes, providing a 360° view. <ref>[http://www.army-technology.com/projects/abrams/ M1A1 / M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, USA, Army-technology.com]</ref> The tank weighs nearly 70 Tons making it one of the heaviest in the world.
The Abrams Tank System Program has been using Depleted Uranium armor since the 1980's. Also, incorporating a modular designed Honeywell 1,500 HP smokeless gas turbine engine, easily removed, serviced and upgraded. The Abrams tank has a speed of 42mph, with a range of 265 miles. The fire control system allows the gunner to fire accurately while moving. The commander's station of the Abrams M1A1 is equipped with six periscopes, providing a 360° view. <ref>[http://www.army-technology.com/projects/abrams/ M1A1 / M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank, USA, Army-technology.com]</ref> The tank weighs nearly 70 Tons making it one of the heaviest in the world.