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The US Army establishes the criteria for US Military "Armor" (Tanks). The US Marines, and in some cases special "leased or on loan" "Armor" is given to the other branches (Air Force or Navy, etc.). But, the Marines, and everyone else will use what the US Army adapts. The official US Army tanks AFTER WW2 were the M46, M47, and M48 PATTON tanks. These were officially classified as 90mm Gun Tank Patton(s). Light Gun Tanks were the M41 Walker Bulldogs, which had 76mm Guns. The US Military's ONLY heavy tank was the 120mm Gun Tank M103 (which had no name). The US Army only fielded one battalion of those M103's. The US Marines wanted the heavies more than the Army, and retained them until about 1974. Oficially, 76mm gun tanks were "Light Gun Tanks"; 90mm gun tanks were "Medium Gun Tanks"; and 120mm gun tanks were "Heavy Gun Tanks." Un-officially, people referred to them as Heavy, Medium, and Light tanks. The 105mm Gun, Full Tracked, M-60 COMBAT Tank was the US Army's FIRST MBT (Main Battle Tank) and was fielded in 1960. The M60 Series (Main Battle Tank) was an improved descendent of the M-48 Patton; however the M60 NEVER RECIEVED AN OFFICIAL NAME. The US Army wanted to change to M60's nomenclature to MBT, but management had already established it as a COMBAT tank on paper; and didn't want to "change horse's in the middle of a stream" (they wanted to get to building it and getting it to the units in Europe, rather than bickering over the name of the tank). The M-48 Patton, was the last Patton, and the last of the "medium gunned" US Army tanks; however, after the Vietnam War the M-48 was later up-gunned to meet the M-60 MBT's standards with a 105mm cannon...called the M-48A5. The M-48A5 was an "Artificial M-60", designed to make MORE NUMBERS, rather than build more M-60's. The M-48A5 105mm gunned Patton, was eventually replaced in the 1980's, as more M-1 Abrams MBT's came on line. Leaving only the M-60 Series (MBT) and the M-1 Abrams MBT in the Army's inventory. Bottom line: the M-1 Abrams (MBT-120mm Gun) replaced the M-60 Combat tank (MBT-105mm Gun).
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How much does a army tank weigh?
Varies widely by design: An M1 Abarams tank weighs about 62 tons A World War II Sherman tank weighed about 30 tons
Which general led US troops during the Vietnam War?
Harkins, Westmoreland, and Abrams (name sake of today's M-1 Tank).
What is the us' main battle tank?
M1a2 stats: 125mm smoothbore cannon,1500 hp and manual loader
What guns were used during world war 2?
Germany-Kar98k(bolt action standard rifle)Panzer tank, luger, mp 44, panzerfaust, striegelhande(grenades), tons of other less comon stuff. Japan that stuff minus the panzerfaust and the panzer tank and add on the arisaka bolt action rifle. America- m1 garand semi auto rifle standard, m1 bazooka, tiger tank, BAR automatic rifle, springfield bolt action rifle. stuff like that nothin fancy
What year were M1 Garands first used?
The M1 Garand was first fielded in 1936.
Who invented the m1 Abrams tank?
The Chrysler Corporation invented the M1 Abrams tank. They later sold the Chrysler Defense division to General Dynamics.
What is a six letter word for tank?
M1 "Abrams" tank perhaps?
What army tank has the best protection?
The M1 Abrams.
How much does the M1 Abrams tank weigh?
61.3 tonnes.
Which is the Most advanced tank in the world?
The most advanced tank in the world is the M1 Abrams Battle tank that is for the U.S.
Why were M1 abrams tank made?
To destroy the enemy and his objectives. The first M1 Abrams battle tanks were delivered to the US Army in 1980. 3,273 M1 tanks were produced for the US Army. 4,796 M1A1 tanks were built for the US Army, 221 for the US Marines and 880 co-produced with Egypt.
How many people does it take to run an M1 Abrams tank?
The Abrams is designed for a crew of 4: commander, driver, gunner, and loader.
Is the tank still used today?
the tank is still used today. For example the M1 Abrams is still used
When was the M1 built?
The M1 Garand Rifles and M1 Steel Pots where manufactured in 1941 and fielded in 1942. The US M1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) was fielded in about 1978.
What has the author C Mazie Knerr written?
C. Mazie Knerr has written: 'Training strategies for the M1 Abrams tank driver trainer' -- subject(s): M1 (Tank)
How fast is an M1 abrambs?
The M1 Abrams tank has a top off road speed of 30 mph, and a top road speed of 42 mph.
Can an at4 take down an m-1 Abrams?
While it is very difficult to predict if an AT4 can take down an M-! Abrams, maximum damage can be caused as a result of a direct hit. There are many other reasons which can contribute towards the destruction of Abrams.
