The first M1E3 Abrams tank prototype was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, promising a 50% bump in efficiency.

Russia says it knocked out an M1 Abrams tank near Avdiivka, a first for the US-made armor in service with the Ukrainians. Pictures showed the aftermath of the attack, which Russia says came after a ...

Key Points - The M1 Abrams main battle tank has undergone significant evolution since its 1980 service entry to remain a dominant force. -The original M1 featured a 105mm gun, Chobham armor, and a gas ...

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 ...

Will heavy armor still exist by 2040, or be supplanted by faster, more expeditionary lightweight alternatives? Could future alternatives offer Abrams tank-like protection at a fraction of the weight?

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Ukrainian officials have commended the M1 Abrams tank’s resilience on the battlefield. When it comes to tank lethality, the American-made Abrams family of armored vehicles arguably takes the cake. The ...

The M1 has already been in service since the 1980s and may become the first MBT (main battle tank) design to stay in service for half a century. Technically, some World War II tanks achieved that ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The M1 Abrams tank revolutionized tank warfare when it ...

More than 20 years ago, Jere Gish got a unique opportunity to get inside an M1 Abrams tank. What followed was a profile of the impressive machine and a hard-charging, followed by a hard-braking, ...