By Walter Bohm
The elemental proposal for the M1A1/HA/A2 major conflict tank is based at the US Forces operative and tactical requisites for a latest conflict tank. Armor, firepower, mobility, and reliability make the M1Al/HA/A2 prepared for the struggle.
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The future structure of the Army, named "Force XXI" Heavy Division, will reduce the number of tanks in a battalion down to 45 M 1A2 Abrams, structured in three companies. (Greg Stewart) The German Leopard 2 MBT uses the same 120mm smoothbore gun as the M1 A 1/A2. The Leopard 2A6 version will be fitted with a longer gun barrel that fires new ammunition possessing impressive armor-penetration capability. The US Army will test this new gun (named the L-55) for adoption to the M1A2. The trials with the American-developed XM291 upgraded tank gun still result in some technical problems.
Wo r. of notice on this tan· the clear view of : battle markings of ,: Platoon, B-Compa (Greg Stewart) In contrast to the USAREUR's battle markings, the USMC uses two larger, colored symbols on the tank's side skirts. Note the modifications on the turret and the APU. (Greg Stewart) 36 - fie Abrams tanks from 4th Platoon, C-Company still have the old radio system with the big antennae. As of 1995 all US Forces M1 A1HA had received SINCGARS radios (Single Channel Ground-Air Radio System). 'i - he USMC uses only a few markings on their M1A1HA tanks.
Aen 1994 and 1996, a total of 218 M1A2s were delivered to the Kuwait ed Forces. (Yves Debay) - i