M1 Abrams Reference

An interesting new (relatively speaking) accessory started to appear on M1A2 SEPs. It’s the Mounted Assured Precision Navigation and Timing System (MAPS) - to avoid GPS getting jammed. More info: https://spacenews.com/army-looks-for-alternatives-to-gps-as-enemies-threaten-to-jam-signals/. The photo courtesy of the 1st Armored Division FB page: https://www.facebook.com/1stArmoredDivision.

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M1A1 FEP (I assume) in Polish service.

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Video on the design possibilities of the M1A3 from Task and Purpose.

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Page has been updated with nice up close pics of the V3, especially the turret rear. Scroll to the bottom

http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/pics/m1abrams/m1abrams.html

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Does anyone have detailed images of the TWMP? Mainly the location of the chains that help deploy the skirts.

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Apparently, Australia is going to give 49 of their M1A1 tanks to Ukraine.

Australia announces delivery of 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine (msn.com)

Australia to provide Abrams tanks to Ukraine | Defence Ministers

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How do I reroute one of those to my house in Las Vegas? Think anyone would notice?

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On this presidential election day in the US, I commemorate Dukakis looking goofy in an Abrams back in1988:




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A quick video explaining the differences between the SEP v2 and SEP v3 Abrams. Courtesy of the “US Army Brotherhood of Tankers FB Page”.

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From General Dynamics Land Systems via LinkedIn.

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