• "Despite origins reaching back some three decades, the M1 Abrams remains a proven frontline performer for the American military and others."
  • The M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) became a product of Cold War design, developed during the 1970s and in response to the aborted...
  • Images and profiles of the M1 Abrams. It is an American third-generation main battle tank. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army chief of…
  • It was called M1 Abrams, named after Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff, who made a great contribution to the development of U.S. armored forces.
  • M1A2 Abrams tanks with Second Squadron, 16th Calvary Regiment, conduct training maneuvers during Armor Basic Leaders Course at Ft.
  • Chrysler Defense provided a solution in the form of the XM1, later renamed the M1 Abrams in honor of General Creighton W. Abrams.
  • M1 Abrams Tank Three main versions of the M1 Abrams have been deployed, the M1, M1A1, and M1A2, incorporating improved armament, protection...
  • uranium in both the hull and turret armor.[92] Each Abrams variant after the M1A1 have been equipped with depleted uranium armor of different generations.
  • The M1 Abrams were followed in production by the improved M1 and then the M1A1 with 120mm gun and numerous other improvements.
  • The M1 Abrams is known for its stabilized gun and ability to shoot accurately on the move.