The Ml series Abrams, the Army's principal combat tank, can operate in all
climate and light conditions. Several versions were deployed to Southwest Asia,
primarily the M1A1. The M1A1's advanced armor, superior maneuverability, low
profile, chemical overpressure system, and compartmentalized fuel and ammunition
stores provide the crew with levels of battlefield protection that surpass any
other tank, and its main gun is capable of making catastrophic kills in excess
of 3,000 meters. During Operations DESERT SHIELD-DESERT STORM Some M1A1s were
modified with add-on armor and others were equipped with mine rollers and mine
plows for breaching obstacles and clearing minefields.
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CHARACTERISTICS ARMAMENT Secondary: .50-caliber machine gun |
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