AUSA 2022 Day 1 defense exhibition Washington US AbramsX StrykerX Stryker Leonidas TRX Breacher GDLS

[@Ha22austme77]

This is definitely going to be a 11.0 premium tank.

[@kk4s]

I haven't even unlocked Abrams yet😢currently using xm1

[@SplitChaWig]

most hyped you think?

[@briarrandolph307]

bruh, first 11.3 for sure. screw br compression at this point

[@SplitChaWig]

@@briarrandolph307 that's factual

[@unfairbullet]

@@kk4s Well at least you have the xm1, shouldn't take too long to grind it out.

[@EmperorCheed]

The fact the AbramsX has the capability to shoot switchblade drones is so cool. We really are starting the new era in micro drone warfare

[@blumie006]

It doesn't shot down switchblades it shoots switchblades and you can control it from inside the tank

[@All_Mighty672]

@@blumie006 that’s what he said

[@Future183]

Panther also has the ability

[@MattsterFelix]

USA had drone tech for awhile now people are now starting to see the capabilities due to the war in Ukraine

[@mcdonnelldouglasfa-18c49]

@@MattsterFelix the tank has been in development much longer than the Ukrainian conflict for sure. Likely all new tanks from here on out will have some compatibility with drones

[@syntpehn6801]

Always thought a tank launched drone would be the future of armored warfare, glad to see they are incorporating it.

[@seanmurphy7011]

I'd prefer a drone-launched tank.

[@danielaitor5269]

@@seanmurphy7011 lol

[@Future183]

Panther KF 51

[@WellBattle6]

Suicide drones are the new gun-launched missile.

[@dereenaldoambun9158]

In the future, there will probably be a vehicle that released a swarm of drones.

[@dekelsb9382]

This tank looks so badass.

[@DezorianGuy]

Beautiful what human beings can create.

[@definitelynotmschannelxd4816]

It look like a dream children tank to me 😂 german ww2 tank are real badass

[@jmpmp_505]

@@definitelynotmschannelxd4816wehraboo alert wehraboo alert

[@1TeddySOS]

@@definitelynotmschannelxd4816 let it burn you 🔥 jealousy 🤣🤣🤣

[@pharasite3011]

@@definitelynotmschannelxd4816 just reminding you they lost 77 years ago😂

[@rickjames18]

I hope they keep the fourth man as the drone/ISR operator. Another capability they didn’t mention is the automated cannon using AI to down top attack drones. Also the Trophy like anti ATGM system that is also being incorporated. They really took the time to eliminate as many new threats as possible all while the crew sits in a armored capsule with system redundancies.

[@22steve5150]

I was thinking that an electric motor powered UGV like the Ripsaw would be a great organic unmanned combat vehicle for a platoon of tanks, they can be configured with scouting sensors and light cannons, MG's, and/or grenade launchers and scout for the tank platoon or sweep for anti-tank infantry forces, or you could fit one with something like the THOR missile system (4x starstreak missiles) that are effective against helicopters, low flying planes, as well as soft skinned ground vehicles. The tank could even be fitted with a charging station to charge the UGV and given the ability to tow the smaller UGV behind when it's not in use.

[@rickjames18]

@@22steve5150 I think they are working on a Ripsaw platform figuring out some uses and concepts. I seen one with a 40mm unmanned cannon I believe.

[@partycracker8368]

The KF51 incorporates a four man crew with the drone operator. Thats one reason why it has a manned turret instead of the armored capsule in the hull, because fitting 4 men inside a cramped hull might not be the best thing to do. So I´d say, that you have 2 choices regarding crew size and protection (comparing those 2 platforms): 1. 4 men crew with a dedicated drone operator and a drone stored inside the tank, significantly increasing situational awarness, but therefore a manned turret is needed increasing the overall weight and size if you want the "same" amount of protection 2. 3 men crew without the drone operator, but a unmanned turret and a heavily armored hull decrasing weight and increasing crew protection. Normally I would also add, that the crew in the turret can solve possible jams of the autoloader, but GDLS seems to have found a possible workaround (if they can reach the cannon breech) Overall I´d probably go with the armored capsule, because of the lower silhouette, smaller crew and increased crew protection

[@user-xl4xp5bx8m]

This machine is a technology demonstrator. It is not possible to produce this car in reality, since the training of the crew will take exactly 5 years. The final price tag will be simply astronomical And a guided projectile from a 150mm howitzer at a cost of 10-15 thousand dollars can destroy this miracle of technology

[@rickjames18]

@@user-xl4xp5bx8m Apparently you haven’t researched the topic much, so let me enlighten you. It’s a technology demonstrator of technology that ALREADY exist. Technology they can field today if they wanted to. It’s a tank they can start mass production on tomm if military wanted to start funding it. Once in mass production the price would eventually go down. As for training, it would not be difficult to start if they really wanted. In reality, the tank will likely take years to test and gather data in the field. It really isn’t needed immediately as the SEP3/4 are more than capable at the moment.

[@specrtre]

I didn't realize the STRYKER was still this relevant. I haven't heard much about it for so long, mostly hear about Bradleys for Apc/Ifvs.

[@tinto278]

Did you just say combined arms is irrelevant? 🤣🤣Better go call the pentagon cause this youtuber comment person knows best.

[@azkrouzreimertz9784]

Different tools for different jobs

[@isserdigan2835]

strykers are still the quick mechanized platform by army and marines.

[@specrtre]

@@tinto278 I didn't claim to know best,but if it makes you feel better saying so by all means take my comment out of proportion.

[@specrtre]

I understand that, I probably just choose my words wrong. Currently active duty. Last rail head from ntc/as well as talking to the combat arms guy in BLC. I just noticed there were many IFVs, LMTVs,HUMMV etc. The guys also mostly worked with Bradleys. I don't see to many updates about the Stryker although one of the best documentaries I watched called Push to Baghdad back when the military channel was on t.v showed alot ans I really liked it. It's cool to see the upgrades coming for it honestly.

[@MattyJ55046]

The stryker being able to shoot down drone swarms is pretty awesome.

[@donaldcampbell317]

17+ years with GDLS. proud of the company.

[@bigrollin]

How much you make an hr?

[@ghostmourn]

You guys know how to make a mean looking tank!

[@ISAFMobius18]

We should all remember that the Abrams X is not the next Abrams, just a technology demonstrator to show off what "could" go on the next gen Abrams. Just like how concept cars show off various features but not all make it to the production model. This is compounded by the fact the hull of the Abrams X seems to be the reused 2013 MTU hull. So don't get too excited over everything you see on it. Some may or may not make it. That being said it's still pretty badass looking.

[@mystic37]

Very true, in fact, they are all experimental it's why they have the X after the names.

[@luciussander8217]

If you watch the video. that's all pretty obvious 😉no need to call it out

[@ISAFMobius18]

@@luciussander8217 yea I kinda made that comment prematurely lol

[@SlugsnetGames]

Dont get me wrong but i think that was a very weak Display. Rheinmetall has a functional next Gen Tank ready to be produced in the coming 5 years with similar technology capabilities, like the AbramsX. General Dynamics should step Up their game

[@ISAFMobius18]

@@SlugsnetGames well Abrams X is just a stop gap between the current Abrams and the Abrams replacement. So GD wasn't trying to build an entirely new tank. Just beef up the existing one

[@TeraQuad]

Love the sleek/stealth look to it. With the addition of drones/drones operation I can only think of C&C Generals with the Repair/Scout/Hellfire Drone upgrades you purchase with the USA vehicles.

[@kyzzzz]

I totally forgot about the tank/drone combo in generals!

[@MagwellTX]

They even have a microwave tank it really is turning into c&c generals

[@TeraQuad]

@@MagwellTX So true.

[@FrankConforti]

Many years ago I have the pleasure of being a vendor representative the company I worked for back then. I remember all of the really cool “future” technology including the very first tactical drones on display for the Marines and Navy. It was awesome to see what all of these vendors were promoting, many of which I see in operation today. In a later part of my career (retired now) I was innocently asked by one of a company colleague from a non-US country “why is it the US always seems to have more advanced and far thinking battle technology than so many other countries in the world?” I couldn’t give him a straight answer except to say we’ve always been prepared since 1812 to take on an enemy and defeat them (then had to explain the “skirmish” between the US and Britain). Now as I look at videos like this I can say that one of our strengths is that no one strategy or dictate defines what our war-making capability. We have a very large and capable civilian industry backing up our military. Some will say “that’s bad” but I say 77 years without resorting to the nuclear end game show that our (me included) investment in the best of class pays off and protects our country. Go ahead and start with the slings and arrows at my comment. History is on our side. My $0.02, keep or discard.

[@dasbubba841]

The US also has an absolutely gigantic R&D base that few countries can match. So much money and talent flowing around means the US can be on the cutting edge, from aerospace to marine propulsion to rocketry.

[@sneg_9310]

@@dasbubba841 Plus, the USA has the largest cultural impact on the world! Like music, animations, video games, the clothing you wear (t-shirt, jeans), social media (youtube, facebook) and.... etc.

[@briccc4why518]

I think he may have meant 'replace the 50. cal with a 30mm (not caliber) lightweight cannon for extra firepower.' @2:05

[@viceralman8450]

yeah, a 30mm in caliber autocannon not machine gun.

[@jerryalbus1492]

Caliber is size by inches. 12.7mm = 0.50 inches, or .50 caliber.

[@viceralman8450]

@@Org80 To destroy drones, light armored vehicles and infantry while saving ammo from the main gun. With programable APM HE rounds.

[@petterderter6354]

@@Org80 cause Merica🎉🎉 and 30 mil will pen through a lot of Vic’s front armor when 50 cal non ap wont

[@DOI_ARTS]

​@@Org80 Faster to spray than M2 and Ma Deuce needs to retire already.

[@hongshi8251]

Amazing! I sure hope they keep testing and learning so as to be ready to produce the next generation of fighting vehicles.

[@philosopher2517]

This is some futuristic looking tank!

[@slopedarmor]

panther looks even more futuristic : O

[@classicgalactica5879]

@@slopedarmor Uh, no.

[@errornamenotfound2513]

@@slopedarmor kinda don't like the looks of it though. It's turret is pretty damn big compared to it's hull.

[@cortney3280]

@@slopedarmor no it dosent lol

[@Future183]

@@cortney3280 yes it does lol 🤔

[@cheezchris]

Drones are really changing the game big time.

[@StruggleGaming]

As a car guy i loved hearing about how THE MILITARY DONT USE NO ELECTRIC CAR HRU DUR Theyre literally figuring it out as we speak, having a large combat vehicle be able to creep say in an urban environment 1,2 5, 10KM is nuts and game changing in terms of range for the vehicle when its using a hybrid drive. Bring the fight further, better, and harder than ever before boys!

[@peterhilligoss5697]

The literal point of a tank, and its biggest strength is gun range. Well out of audible distance. And it is a tanks worst nightmare to be in an urban environment. But I 100% agree that a Bradley could only benefit from being made a hybrid.

[@bcluett1697]

It's not that different from deisel electric submarines. He described similar use on the StrykerX. The tech is small enough to use in AFV sizes is all.

[@moonasha]

​@@peterhilligoss5697 it's everyone's worst nightmare to be in an urban environment, but that doesn't change the fact crap ends up there. In the battle of Fallujah, tanks were very important for allowing troops to advance. What you want doesn't always end up being what you get. I can see this being useful for a tank, especially since the Abrams has a jet engine in it that people can hear from a mile away

[@peterhilligoss5697]

@@moonasha idk the infantry cats in my battalion seem to love urban drills. I suppose you're right though, at some point they'll end up there. But you are wrong on how loud the Abrams turbine is. Right next to it the tank might seem louder than its contemporaries, but with the engine being high pitched the noise drops off MUCH quicker than other engine types. You will actually hear the tracks long before you hear the whine of the engine.

[@williamgill5286]

also decreasing fuel logistics could be an advantage if electric could allow less of it to be needed or maybe even none at all. Could refill batteries off of solar or some sort of portable generator and not even need gas at some point which could come with even longer ranges and ability to extend further from supply lines

[@wingman4668]

Wait the Abrams X can fire switchblades? That’s crazy

[@kesamu]

i forgot for a second that was an actual drone think and thought it was firing butterfly knifes and other similar things

[@Casyfill]

@@kesamu that Would be cool too, though.

[@scratchy996]

Like the Panther, it shoots Hero 120 loitering suicide drones.

[@DiviAugusti]

@@Casyfill Fan of Knives for AOE DPS.

[@waltage]

@@kesamu it's natural evolution

[@SS-gc2tb]

M230 is an area weapon, which not used for accuracy. They are really good for anti-light armor. Based on magazine size, it maybe holds about 100-150 rounds.

[@verdebusterAP]

Very interested to hear about this new power pack and weight of the tank They have been very vague with details about it

[@herosjourney8725]

Most of the information about the tank is classified. And this is essentially a mark 1 variant. While the versions we saw before AUSA 2022 are prototypes. An example of a prototype is the blue one from 2 days ago. The mark 2 variant or announcement of cancellation depends on what the military wants or doesn't want from the tank.

[@quinndenver4075]

Probably that opposed piston diesel architecture Cummins and Achetes power was contracted by the army to work on a couple years ago. That would be very interesting.

[@SomeoneDK]

54 Tons not including turret armor, which is tbd later

[@Xiao_Hu_ZY]

@@SomeoneDK and the SEP 3 Abrams clocks a 73 metric tons (66 normal tons)

[@verdebusterAP]

@@herosjourney8725 The Honeywell engine gives the Abrams very high power to weight ratio so its curious to see if the new power pack can do the same or if that performance comes at a cost

[@NICOGIA300]

Definitely a huge fan of the STRYKER X!

[@heavenlynature7113]

Woow Research and Development this is what makes US powerful

[@ronaldmarcks1842]

Outstanding. My question for everyone is not about price or options, but about this: how FAST can you field your product?

[@jerryalbus1492]

Depending on the location ofcourse. But if just going to be incorporated into the army, I think they'll be able to do so by 2030 at worst

[@jerryalbus1492]

Also, these are technology demonstrators, not the next versions or generations. The last say would still be by army's specifications

[@jinmo2821]

Not in ten years.haha

[@DOI_ARTS]

It's an X model (experimental) some design will be incorporated some are ignore. A working prototype.

[@jerryalbus1492]

@@jinmo2821 If I remember correctly the Cavalry program (or whatever that is) that kick-started the Abrams and Leopard 2 program was started on 1960s and it like 30 years for both to come out so yeah. West loves to take their time polishing their assets before churning them out of production.

[@jesterknight3837]

Hell yeah baby a real American is back

[@Dr._Spamy]

"Defense" seems to gain a whole new meaning.

[@ol23noname30]

Glad to see they at least got the ball rolling on the next generation of vehicles and equipment. I've seen first hand the army using platforms and vehicles that came into service during the 80s cold war area and just through new upgrades onto them over the years. it will be interesting to see where these ideas go in the next decade.

[@Triumvirately]

There’s already a slurry of next gen vehicles which are coming out in 2023 for the US that have been talked about and designed as far back as 2014. Ex: B-21 raider (stealth bomber replacing the b-2 spirit)

[@flexedburrito433]

I’ve never been a fan of autoloaders but if GD can get it right it would definitely help make the Abrams much more efficient

[@noobsbiking]

Agreed, don't trust auto loaders. Live rounds will be exposed.

[@mattmccaughen8082]

They can race Russian tanks to the moon now at least

[@xlibshua]

@@noobsbiking they probably have safety measures for that but then again idk

[@Dominator2930]

@@mattmccaughen8082 no crew in the turret, and it looked like it has massive blowout panels. The crew will be perfectly safe

[@Dominator2930]

@@noobsbiking the French and Japanese use autoloaders, Germany and the US have experimented with them. When combined with blowout panels and compartmentalized storage they are as safe as manual loading. The Russians just don't do that to save space

[@Green.P3]

This tank looks fucking amazing

[@fredfazbar8967]

Other than the crew number and the turret ring i think this could be a potentially ground breaking tank.

[@wolvwwc]

Not gonna lie, that Abrams looks fkn sick.

[@m4x927]

stryker too imo

[@Evangelion543]

The new Abrams X is awesome. As well as thebl Stryker X, they're finally getting rid of diesel engines and going full hybrid.

[@nicholastrueblood8683]

The new Abrams is boss and the Leonidas is cool also. Since they are retiring the Striker Gun Systems, they should send them to Ukraine as they have experience repairing autoloaders, they should be able to maintain them well.

[@nicholastrueblood8683]

I hope they use a long barrel 120mm. The current Abrams has the shortest in all of NATO and suffers performance.

[@Oscar-ds2vb]

"3 man crew ..eeerr.. 3 PERSON crew" LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO

[@dereksevers9187]

that is pretty cool that it can fire switchblade munitions that's a wow that's quite the tank I'm sure it still has the same armor package wow amazing

[@KINGhotaru11]

Geez soo much innovation and tech

[@protorhinocerator142]

It looks like a Russian T-14 Armata tank done right.

[@yunnayun9367]

Nope look like abrahams tank 1

[@infinity67833]

Whats wrong with T14?

[@RainlineX]

stop trash talking , t14 good tank

[@robandcheryls]

When I was a crew commander, I just tapped my driver on the head for directions. It’s so noisy as well as it’s so much quicker than talking on a “mic”. 🇨🇦 Veteran

[@mikejalbert3419]

a reduced crew for AbramsX certainly has advantages, however, I am thinking that from a crew fatigue standpoint, it's much easier to pull security with a 4-man crew over 3-man, as you are not always in the tank...

[@mr.radovic702]

Basically, American Armata, probs better than Armata tho, but Armata still sexier tho.

[@jaegergames7042]

I'm assuming they mean 30mm, not .30 Cal, for the "added fire-power" over the .50 Cal/12.7mm.

[@alex190alex]

just imagine a tank zooming by you but only as loud as a tesla, that'd be scary af

[@herrakaarme]

Tanks have tracks, they are always going to produce considerable noise. APCs and IFVs can be wheeled and thus more silent, but the tires aren't typically optimised for smooth, quiet running like Tesla tires. They are primarily designed to maximum offroad capability.

[@hilairelaplume1616]

The fact that they have both people sitting side by side along with an accessible unmanned turret and a lower profile with new optical dazzler technologies and infrared technologies pretty much justifies the cost of the new tank cuz the only problem with the old Abrams is it was loud it was big it was heavy most other components on it excluding the auto loader were loved by the military but now you can wait silently with battery power packs and with the new heads up displays feeding you information this should be a badass machine

[@Phickic]

If we lose the turbine on the m1 I'm gonna miss it's iconic purr.

[@Arnisho]

the abrams looks freaking insanely cool

[@iamsorryforbeingrudebefore1626]

T14 Armata fans: "our tanks have fully automatic turret, and all three crews sit in front side by side, operating the tank with joystick and big screen." Abrams fans: "Autoloading is gay, manual load is more reliable and efficient because less moving part to jam, and big screen is gay too." Also Abram tank:

[@lukej5265]

Cool looking tank. Almost looks a little too cool to be legit. The jagged pattern on the side looks like its just for style..

[@yumyunrangLOAL]

I think they did that to make it look more "futuristic" and match the whole modern theme of the vehicle, I could only imagine that it might alter the sound given off by the tracks when running or alter the way dust and dirt get kicked up whilst moving.

[@Ideo7Z]

Chieftain talked about this on his podcast. The Abrams X is basically a technology demonstrator for all the systems that could potentially be put on a next gen tank or integrated ala carte into a SepV4/V5 tank. There are no plans to build the X model.

[@shotat9820]

The jagged pattern is not for style its there to screw up drones that detect vehicles using infrared

[@ghostmourn]

As a Bonus, on movie night, The Stryker Leonidas can prepare microwave popcorn for the whole battalion in under 30 seconds. 🍿☺

[@EzioAuditore]

I think im in love…

[@ExcavationNation]

Ok? That first guy said a 30 cal "cannon" He really should stay in his office. So according to him they are replacing the .50 cal with a 7.62mm "cannon" 🤣

[@thor82ak]

I like the Abrams, not knowing the details of the power pack, and if any armor layout has changed, it looks promising. 30mm is very interesting, assuming it has programmable munitions. The other vehicles though, MeH. The stryker looks like the Musk Mobile, not sure what they were going for.

[@moonasha]

from what I understood, the stryker can switch from diesel to electric to move troops in quietly. I don't know, seems like a good idea to me, but that's a lot of weight in batteries.

[@slopedarmor]

The guy said it was 30cal but i guess he shouldve said 30mm. I was wondering why he said 30 cal had more firepower than 50cal like wtf xD

[@ignacio3890]

It's a short 30mm with a very low speed.

[@TheArklyte]

The fact that modern day tech(at its best extent ie prototypes or cases where budget wasn't limited) around the world heavily outperforms most sci-fi works keeps boggling my mind. Tell someone in Star Wars or Halo that we have capability to arm tank, SPG or helicopter with a drone/loitering ATGM with 50-70 kilometers range, pinpoint accuracy and (in case of 152-155mm caliber) carry a nuclear warhead. And that said vehicle can carry several dozens of them.

[@texasranger24]

You can absolutely discuss of the AbramsX or the KF51 Panther is a better and more modern design, but i miss something like the Skyranger 30 or Skyranger 35. Microwaves are cool, but only when you are fully set up and facing drones that can be disrupted by them. A 30 or 35mm chaingun with airburst ammo, essentially a giant shotgun, will not care who you are or about your frequency or electronics. Shotgun go boom. Drone go down. Especially if you can integrate lasers and Stinger or similar missiles.

[@LOLHAMMER45678]

That's why there's an M230LF atop the tank...

[@ExHyperion]

Then the enemy can just use strength in numbers, cannon rounds are big, and the box can only fit so many. If the enemy uses drone swarm tactics then you’re a little fucked. Infinite magazine is the real attractive quality here

[@XA1985]

The 30mm cannon is a nice idea

[@Phantom-bh5ru]

is it just me or does the UFP look less angled than the normal abrams? 2:44

[@dekelsb9382]

Its a bit hard to tell but it does look possible.

[@SomeoneDK]

I'm guessing less angled even though they removed the 2 front gas tanks. Now you have to have space for 3 people and and all the electronics for them

[@cortney3280]

No it's more angled

[@dew7025]

more armor

[@ExHyperion]

It’s the same angle as before, though I’d expect an armor improvement on the UFP

[@AirAssault7]

"30 caliber lightweight cannon." Dr Evil's response: Riiight....

[@jamesmcgee1566]

He meant 30mm

[@AirAssault7]

@@jamesmcgee1566 Yeah I understood that part, I just thought it was kind of funny that he said it was "lightweight." Though obviously lighter compared to bigger cannons.

[@floriangeyer3454]

T Rex looks like a 1915 Holt Trctor😁

[@kirillpushkin]

Fantastic!

[@MajorBorris]

I love the side by side crew in the hull but if you lose a track and one of your crew members gets injured fixing it the tank might become combat ineffective.

[@phillipperez4616]

True but I believe they are going to go with the autoloader sadly after seeing how horrible recruiting has been.

[@podomuss]

@@phillipperez4616 young people are becoming more disillusioned with the military. They don’t want to die for no reason, especially when the job market currently needs a lot of jobs to be filled If the military wants more people to join, pay better. Give them a reason to join

[@MajorBorris]

@@podomuss There hasn't been a good reason for war in 80 years but that's because nato and the United States are the strongest military force in history. I think what's lost in modern society since world war I is the honor, pride and duty citizens had for their country. As war became more deadly and the reality of it became available in pictures and film the allure faded. Gone are thousands of men singing on the way to the front but on the other hand Ukraine's morale is extremely high and that is a deadly battle space to say the least.

[@MajorBorris]

@@phillipperez4616 I would have to agree but it could be a while before the United States invests in a new MBT.

[@podomuss]

@@MajorBorris Not to mention, no one wants to go some middle eastern country for no damn reason. People got riled up after 9/11 only 20 years ago because they attacked our own soil, but after a certain point, even those personally effected by it don’t want to waste their time there If Russia or China did something like that, I’m sure there would be people lining up to fight. Hell, there’s a lot of Americans who want to fight China and Russia now and that’s with nothing. But the majority of people don’t want to fight for no reason

[@peterprovenzano9039]

AbramsX needs to have a drone that can be recoverable, to conduct recon. Not a switchblade suicide drone. South Korea has a 120mm round that can be laser guided to hit targets in defiled. That would be the best way to go if the drone could spot rounds for the tank. Leonidas, the EW Stryker seems like a one trick pony. If it’s microwave can also take out cruse missiles, and low flying aircraft then it would be worth it. StrykerX looks great. Though I thought future Stryker platoons was supposed to have two with a CROWS-J and two with the 30mm cannon. They need to keep that proposed MTOE

[@thejetace42]

Yeah tge future stryker has a 30mm cannon the stryker x is just a tech demonstrator

[@MadRobexe]

@1:17 "3 man crew....3 PERSON crew" You had to correct yourself there, didn't you?

[@liamtung4435]

wouldn't want to get canceled.

[@errornamenotfound2513]

I don't get it. Why does he have to "correct himself"?

[@PescadoDelDiablo]

8-48hrs in the hull with two other crew members sounds like hell on earth. Keep 2crew in the turret.

[@jaggedskar3890]

I'm interested in how the autoloader is configured because it looks like ammo is still stored on the turret rear.

[@kinggooseman5373]

Would be cursed if they added a carousel loader

[@jaggedskar3890]

@@kinggooseman5373 Yeah, I think the interior would need too much of a redesign to install a typical carousal loader, so I wonder if the turret itself contains the mechanism.

[@vaslikcentenov7677]

@@jaggedskar3890 that turret looks so small for a carousel loader and it has a very low turret who knows maybe. Why I have this stupid idea that what if they had an auto loader with a revolver system.😅

[@exactlybasically8603]

@@kinggooseman5373 no way would they add a carousel loader after watching the performance of Russian tanks. The DoD would have a conniption fit.

[@moonasha]

they probably just copy whatever those german or whoever's tanks do that auto load

[@valiatus6719]

That new Abrams be looking badass.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

“Three man crew… uhhh, three person crew.” Lol. What a joke.

[@nogibertv4824]

what is so good about this new systems is its hybrid.. meaning it kills cleanly. and saves the environment at the same time

[@m1a2abrams34]

Let gas usage, and more acceleration, but I don't think electric vehicles in military is a good idea rn

[@adriannn1180]

Basc took a lot of stuff from the T-14... 3 man crew in the front of the hull, side by side, in prob an armored cabin. Unmanned turret, with auto-loader etc. Nevertheless then this looks REALLY GOOD, damn feel like everyone stepped the game up after Russia announced T-14. However, USA and Germany are making their new tanks even better. Plus they will actually enter service XDDDD. But anyway enough with that. Again this looks very nice and good, very badass!

[@scratchy996]

They took nothing from the T-14. They took stuff from the American M1TTB concept, made in the '80s.

[@everthingoutdoors8181]

No offense bro but did you even watch the video he literally says it's the the Abram but with all new technologies it looks nothing like T14 i aggre with the dude above me 👆

[@adriannn1180]

@@everthingoutdoors8181 ik i watched the whole vid. I did not say the design itself, but example the 3 man crew side by side in prob an armoured cabin ul front in the hull, the unmanned turret etc. are prob inspired by T-14??? Just my opinion and something i thought of. But anyway it’s a great design, will be a freaking deadly force when this tank enter service, which tbh i think will be no later than 2030 at max, cuz of all the testing etc. takes at least 5 years until everything is completed etc.

[@jonathanbaird8109]

I don't really see how you came to the conclusion that they took it from the T-14. I mean, there's only really 2 places for crew members to go. If they aren't in the turret, they're going to be in the hull and they're probably going to be side-by-side. There just aren't a lot of options for anyone to go with when it comes to the vehicle layout.

[@ruskiessuck3337]

Yeah we took 25 year old fake tech from the fukng ORCS and put it in one of the most successful designs on the planet..

[@anissyahromi5671]

I know that MBT is expensive to develop and produce,but M1 is already exist since the 80's isnt it already the time to develop a new one?

[@catonpillow]

So they're basically making the new Abrams the same as Armata. Minus the firepower since the Abrams will be a bit weaker in that department. Cool! Hope you catch up! :)

[@crowe6961]

We don't know what 120mm cannon is going into this, it could be some wizardry with a plasma ignition system for the propellant that hits well above its weight. The US has been experimenting with ETC guns for quite awhile now, the generalities are public knowledge.

[@CausticLemons7]

Thank you.

[@andreir2636]

The way he says 3 man crew then corrects himself to say 3 person crew is both amusing and undeniably sad.

[@amistrophy]

Mald

[@andreir2636]

@@amistrophy anime loli pfp touch grass

[@justinlacek1481]

When he said "swarm drones", my mind immediately jumped to CoD Advanced Warfare.

[@sabian8700]

lmao it's literally just an Armata

[@arl_wins]

made an armata just to troll

[@yelectric1893]

Bro it’s just an Abrams test bed from the 90’s

[@SamuraiPie8111]

built by a country that actually has the industrial capacity and money to build a bunch of them

[@lincewick8590]

@@SamuraiPie8111 Like anyone, even Russia, Germany, France, Turkey... Your industrial base is already 2nd, as well as the reputation of that failed country. Where an old asshole rules, with a drug addict son... Hopefully it's not another fiasco like the F 35. And its 800 failures. Nice white for a $500 Suicide Drone

[@jPlanerv2]

looks like abrams to me

[@cossacktwofive4974]

So basically the AbramsX took lessons from the M1 Abrams TTB version

[@KSmithwick1989]

Changing the power plant was a significant move. Two of the crew positions were originally used for fuel tanks.

[@oldpain7625]

The 30mm autocannon on the AbramsX is the shit, and the Army should adopt it.

[@kenny187ful]

Good, they moved the driver on the stryker so the front left suspension spring doesn't shoot the driver like a hot rod through butter when it gets blown up.

[@benvandermerwe2359]

The Square boxes at the top by the machine gun must be an after thought. It looks so "home made" and will turn the tank into an easy target . The rest of the tank is sleak and well designed but above the turret seem just like a quick add on's.

[@sweettea5581]

Abrams is beautiful💙

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

I know that's demonstrating technology but damn that really does look a hell of a lot smaller than the current Abrams configuration. Could be them just being tall and huge though.

[@jaxastro3072]

I love how they call mass drone attacks "Swarms". Very reminiscent of Black Ops 2 :)

[@iamscoutstfu]

Stryker leo should ditch the rear turret and just have AESA panels on the top, rear, and sides. AESA scans at the speed of electricity so it can change direction instantly. It would also mean you could engage targets in every direction at once. Abrams X is badass. I love it.

[@Mediocre_JT]

I freakin love Strykers.

[@Snowlep337]

Interesting to see if the 3 man crew stays or not, the loader is such an important part of the crew besides loading the gun, When you're a loader you're also the radio man, another set of eyes to guide the tank and allow the commander to focus on other tasks, another person to engage targets with the loaders 240 and also some one else to hop out and check things. I like the 30mm but having a .50 or a 240 along with that would be really useful, being able to have volume of fire is important when you encounter things like massed infantry.

[@armynurseboy]

Its gonna suck for those guys to quickly man the tank.....and forget about quick egress....

[@atmacm]

I’m assuming he meant 30mm not 30 caliber. HUGE difference.

[@viceralman8450]

30mm similar to the one used on the apache helicopter.

[@exoticmushroomdream6775]

i like the thought of a recon drone designed to follow above the tank and warn the crew of movement and unknown infareds

[@terryfox9229]

Autoloader? Like the T72? Massive improvement.

[@harentrois]

Rather an automatic loader like that of the French Leclerc tank. The shells are stored at the rear of the turret in a separate compartment.

[@Just_A_Random_Desk]

How is the T-72's autoloader a "massive improvement"? We've seen those turrets getting launched into low orbit in Ukraine.

[@ThatSlowTypingGuy]

Is there an escape hatch for use when the tank ends up upside down? Because that's a thing that seems to happen.

[@biggles9604]

The fact that they move all crew to hull and then don't up hull armour is insain, but the demonstrator is more for the weapons and systems so what ever.

[@Diix_10]

EMP will be so useful against those electric or hybrid vehicles with all those technology

[@ossgo92]

This abrams tank will put the world in fear...

[@_invencible_]

i don't think anyone doesn't fear the USA already

[@honkhonk8009]

AUSA 2022 is basically asking what Microsoft would do if they were asked to design tanks and weaponry lol. I really like how the implemented alot of these things. You see such a clear difference in design between some russian shitbox and these. Especially looking at the sensor suite and other factors, it seemed like these tanks were genuinely designed by proffesionals. Russias T14 looks like something designed by Highschool students with basic knowledge of Arduino.

[@BasedBlackPrism]

Ngl the new AbramsX looks like an M60 Patton with a T-80 or T-60 vibe to it. It feels and looks like a cold war tank but the technologies are obviously not cold war era. I think the reason why the army wants a 3 man crew instead of 4 is that they're not getting many recruits with their Emily and two moms recruitment ad.

[@lorentzcoffin4957]

Interesting that it uses an auto loader. I wonder what they changed about the system that will prevent turret tossing like we’ve been seeing in Ukraine.

[@solowingborders3239]

The autoloader is in the turret bustle like the Leclerc, K2, Type 10. The Soviet/Russian/Chinese designs have their autoloaders mounted in the hull below the turret hence why they're turret tossers.

[@DeltaEchoGolf]

@@solowingborders3239 The thing is, is that the Leclerc is the only one that you mention that has or is seeing combat (Yemen). Every tank has its flaws. But unfortunately, combat is pretty much the only time to find out what these flaws are.

[@jhoneildianasas6447]

Thats a freedom tank👌

[@jacknineteennineteennine1869]

the k51 panther from rheinmetall already has loytering ammo build in and a bigger gun with an autoreloader so i think the abrams upgrade is a nice thing, but they should incorperate the 130mm and desing the turret around that gun not the 120mm. the microwave system needs better range and to kill faster or be lighter, smoller and more flexible in terms of positenoing and operating. cuz swarm drones could experience a bigg leep in tecnolegy and thus get faster more agile and resistance towards that microwave systhem

[@javierdelarosa3682]

América debería de comprar miles de tanques Abrams x, el nuevo tanque se ve una bestia, los Americanos sí que saben hacer las cosas bien y tienen mucha tecnología, espero que compartan tecnología con el nuevo leopard KF51, se parece un poco al leopard 🇩🇪🇪🇺🤝🇺🇲💪

[@giannisgt28rs]

the x model look very scary and futuristic

[@stateagent09]

One step closer to Skynet....... Looking forward to the T800 at some point!

[@BosnaUnitedBrothers]

The Stryker reminds me of the APC in Aliens.

[@discombubulate2256]

i'm interested to see what the deal is with the 30 calibre? does he mean 30mm?

[@crowe6961]

Yeah, that is very much a 30mm cannon I'm seeing. This thing is scary.

[@Southerly93]

I may just be old and behind the times, but I still believe that the commander and gunner should be in the turret so they can be all the way on top of the tank for max spatial awareness when not under direct fire (99% of the time). Cameras still can't replace the mk1 eyeball in accurate depth perception or the ability to peak over the side to see if there is an obstruction or something you shouldn't run over.

[@Andrew-vw5vb]

"To see if that extra firepower is something desired by the Army". I thought you would have known us by now sir lol

[@trixus4768]

That Abrams looms sexy, but I have a question: If there would something went wrong in the turret, can you solve it on the field? Russian T-14 has a serious problem with it's unmanned turret. If something goes wrong, basicaly the entire turret must be dissasembeld, which is super inpractical...

[@brucenorman8904]

They said the turret is accessible by the crew from within the vehicle