Evolution of Abrams Main Battle Tank (M1 Abrams to AbramsX)

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

US's tanks are strong but too heavy

[@hugocheng6243]

Yes US should produce lighter tank

[@Spartan-op2ed]

That's why they are making the Abrams x lighter

[@johnsilver9338]

Both Leopard 2A7 and M1A2 SEP v3 are approximately the same weight of 70 short tons. Even Challenger 2 is a bit heavier of 80 short tons. So their is no western tank that is not heavy at all.

[@BRANFED]

@@hugocheng6243 the USA has a light tank or will in the very near future "The GDLS Griffin II light tank was selected in June 2022. The initial contract is for 96 vehicles with first delivery by the end of 2023. The first units are expected to be equipped with it by Q4 of FY25."

[@tasman006]

@@hugocheng6243 They have and are now doing so. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XYfGp5o72JjdE

[@Vstromxt]

I was a 19e and 19k . Our Squadron was the first to receive the M1A1 back in late 85 early 86. Big step up from the M60A1.

[@TheMichaelBeck]

Hey, Brother! Me too! I was in the DEP until I graduated in June of '86 and took my oath on the 16th. Wasn't it surreal to get off the bus and meet our drill sergeants in the same room they filmed "Stripes"? I was a member of the first 19K class. After basic and AIT at Ft Knox they sent me to Ft Carson and I got put in 4th Battalion 68th Armored S-3, driving the old man's M113A3 along with all the other S-3 shite. It was a great learning experience. After 18 months they sent me to Erlangen, Ferris Barracks. Awesome place! I was in Charlie Co. 4th Battalion 70th Armor when we went to Vilsec to get our brand new from the factory in Detroit M1A1s. Damn, it was like sex on Christmas morning, right? We were so lucky to get them new. It was an amazing tank. Did you serve in the Gulf War? Thanks for your service and sacrifice, Brother. HOOAH! ✌

[@AbramsGunner]

@@TheMichaelBeck Graduated OSUT in Feb of '87, then to Ft Hood with 3-66AR. At Hood, we had a battalion full of well worn M1 slicks.. many were actually XM1s with serials below 0100. In mid-'88 we shifted over to Galrstedt and pulled brand new M1A1s... yes, very much like sex on Christmas morning..lol

[@TheMichaelBeck]

@@AbramsGunner Amen, brother. They're only new once. Thank you very much for your service, Sir. Cheers.

[@amandagiannini3503]

The m1 is a fantastic platform designed from the start to accommodate a changing world . arguably the most battle tested tank in the world and a damn fine record to boot.there is argument that the challenger has a better record ,but to be fair the challenger in the Gulf war was deployed in far fewer numbers and saw far fewer engagements .

[@jamesscott2894]

Only issue is the AbramsX isn't an actual official Govt program, it's just a concept car (tank version) built by General Dynamics as a technology demonstrator. It's not bought by the Army, and only like one or two exist. Bits of it will likely be incorporated into future Abrams (M1A3?) but as is, the Abrams X itself is not going to be adopted (considering the Sep v4 itself isn't expected to enter service for a couple of years anyway, by the time the next model is coming out it'll be the 2030s and even AbramsX will be old news)

[@Juzevs]

i like that on the General Dynamics video for the Abrams x they advertise it like its an Iphone

[@Warhorse469]

Most military vehicles are made by independent companies as concepts if they fit a military's needs then they get picked and mass-produced.

[@MilitaryPlayer141]

They call it the M1E3 nowadays, I haven’t heard M1A3 in a while

[@jamesscott2894]

@MilitaryPlayer141 M1E3 is the developmental, Experiential program, once it's finalized and going into production, it'll enter service as the M1A3 (unless they decide they made enough changes to give it a whole new number....)

[@vanpearsall]

I started out on the XM1 in 1981 when I got out in 1989 We had M1 A1

[@emersonribeiro6664]

demais esses tanques em The Buzz , sensacional a tecnologia desses tanques !😀😍🤩

[@georgepalmer5497]

Maybe you could network M1's with drones overhead in the open, and with drones adapted to functioning in cities in built up areas.

[@Jack-sk4mp]

I know it's a game and all but in reality it is cool that there is a functioning ejection system on a helicopter.

[@USViper]

Abrams X is a must!

[@codemy666]

@PS98 Poland just recently bought SEP v3s ... nobody else is going to buy them because it wouldn't make sense, leopard 2 is a far better option due to logistics and most european nations (that even need tanks/can afford them) will keep using Leopard 2s for the foreseeable future

[@codemy666]

@PS98 They will be equipped with K2s because the US couldn't deliver as much Abrams as poland wanted, Abrams production isn't exactly booming either

[@dand7763]

Romania officially begins the purchase of American Abrams tanks, after the Commission for Defense, Public Order and National Security in the Chamber of Deputies approved the purchase. The Ministry of National Defense requested, at the beginning of April, the Parliament leadership for the prior approval for the purchase of 54 modernized Abrams tanks. "We request the prior approval of the Parliament for the initiation of the procedure for awarding the contract related to the 'Main Battle Tank' endowment program, stage I. Stage I of the endowment program starting in 2023 involves the purchase of 54 modernized Abrams tanks in the M1A2 variant and 12 derivatives, in use, from the U.S. Army stock, including ammunition and training stimulators", the request of the Ministry of National Defense states. According to the document, Romania will buy 54 M1A2 Abrams variant in use. (SEP v3) The cost of purchasing the 54 Abrams tanks and 12 derivatives will be approximately 1 billion euros, according to the documents consulted by DefenseRomania. The acquisition will begin this year. *DefenseRomania's industry sources confirmed that in the letter of intention regarding the purchase of Abrams, sent to the American partner some time ago, Romania initially expressed its intention to purchase approximately 200 Abrams tanks.*

[@nicholaslau264]

I just love m1 abrams tanks are my favorite

[@redmustangredmustang]

Now the M1A3 version is going to be in development. How much will the Army use the Abrams X model with the unmanned turret, that will be interesting to see.

[@person-ie4px]

I hope one day she uploads a video of the evolution of leopards >:3

[@FXIIBeaver]

Abram X is a demonstrator. The US is currently not looking for an upgrade.

[@MilitaryPlayer141]

They are, just not putting effort to it

[@FXIIBeaver]

@ now they are and it isn’t a new chassis it is still the M1 just being upgraded to the A3

[@mostafabennacef9854]

The best tank ever ♥️

[@JANG553]

*leopard cough cough*

[@dulguunjargal1199]

@@JANG553 It hasn't proven itself Under a major war

[@JANG553]

@@dulguunjargal1199 let's wait for a World War 3 then

[@dulguunjargal1199]

@@JANG553 Don't gotta wait long tho 😁👍

[@night7185]

@@JANG553leopard only has a better gun, everything else about it is inferior lmao

[@markdwighttadina7655]

There was a variant of M1 Abrams called M1 Thumper which a variant with 140mm turret gun but was never developed

[@jondeere5638]

The upgrades to the M1A2 was funded by Saudi Arabia. The Marine Corp refused to use it because it removed the manual controls from the tank.

[@robertcarlosllenarizas7987]

I rather trust heavy model than lighter one. Increase survivability of tank crews inside... i go for it. Instead of inferior ones...

[@BRANFED]

abrams x is a demonstration model and has not been ordered by the us military.. at best, the us military might use some of the features such as the modular powerpack and upgrade current m1's

[@romankovalev7894]

The lithium battery of the electric motor on the new Abrams x probably burns great. In general, it’s funny to look at a new tank if it is built, the hull is not large enough for an uninhabited tower, the crew is almost lying, very interesting

[@BRANFED]

@@romankovalev7894 abrams do burn well w/o a lithium battery as well. dont believe all the BS that no m1's have ever been lost by being brewed up.. the iraqi's have lost several m1a2's to insurgents.. turkey has lost several leapard 2a4's to isis.no tank is indestructible

[@romankovalev7894]

@@BRANFED The Turks lost 9 leopards in 2 battles and did not use them anymore. They were not destroyed by the ISIS, but by the Kurds (two of them were female) by the old Soviet Konkurs & Fagot ATGMs. One or two in the forehead. Germany recalled all vehicles for modernization. Abrams losses are much greater than a couple, even according to Wikipedia. There are no indestructible tanks at all. It is a myth. And the tanks of the first Abrams series are very different from the new series. The same for the Russian T90. The plant in Limo has not been producing new tanks since 19, it is only modernizing. I'm afraid that Abrams X is an attempt to do something new, like T14 but in a case not suitable for this. It is impossible to put out a lithium battery, I don’t understand the point of putting it in, complicating the design. Are you having a fuel crisis? I consider the Abrams of the latest modification (not X) to be one of the best and most dangerous tanks, it only needs to reduce its weight and allow it to shoot with guided projectiles / missiles and that's it

[@BRANFED]

@@romankovalev7894 thanks for the corrections.. i know the abrams losses are more than a couple but didnt look it up so i understated it a bit to be on the safe side the new M1a2 sep v4 is indeed a dangerous tank but at 75 tons, its so heavy to be all but useless in a war in eastern europe unless they bring along an engineer battalion everywhere they go. the bridges in eastern europe are rated for like 45 tons on average or so ive gathered. sure, the tank can kill any known threat at a range of 3v to 4 km but it suffers a severe mobility problem if it must cross rivers because of the weight on a side note i still think the t90m looks better than an m1a2.. even a leapard 2 looks better imo.. always thought the m1 was an ugly tank

[@romankovalev7894]

@@BRANFED We have different engineering schools, different theaters of war. The Russians looked at the problems of the heavy Tiger and decided that the technological advantage was not worth the extra weight. Especially when you consider that most tanks are destroyed not by other tanks, but by aircraft / helicopters, a little less often by anti-tank systems. And now is the era of the development of small attack drones. In Russia, they hold international tank competitions (tank biathlon), I would call your team on Abrams, it’s very interesting to see, but we have tense relations between countries

[@CausticLemons7]

Imagine if they could get the new adaptive cycle engines for the F-35 to replace the existing turbine in the M1 Abrams. Super Abrams incoming!!

[@MilitaryPlayer141]

You’d want to team with the Abrams rather than be the enemy…

[@roccovolpe5384]

❤️🇺🇸❤️ From italy 👋

[@SlumberBear2k]

does anyone know if they keep upgrading the chassis so that technically there could be M1 tanks from 1980 still in service?

[@tasman006]

You forgot to mention the instalation now in the V3 and will be on the V4 and furture Abrams. The trophy APS system.

[@mrshinybald2739]

They can run on diesel if needed

[@symiel1639]

A1M1 FEP better or A1M1 SA?

[@Kabor-ui6nj]

with cheap and advance ATGM (anti-tank guided missiles) and armed drones today...tanks and other armored vehicles are highly targets in todays battlefield. Better be on your feet and walk your way home ..

[@_XKX_]

That's not all the versions there's around 27 different versions in the USA and outside

[@person-ie4px]

Me preguntó si hay más personas de latinoamerica que ven este canal :v ¿o acaso soy el único? :,v

[@sabre3923]

M1A1 M1A2 M1AX

[@nicholaslau264]

what about m1a3 abrams

[@mattmiller4613]

Dude! What the hell is up with the shape of the track guards?!?!🤯 Look at them... the are jagged, saw-toothed. I understood that tank can Push, but everyone of those plates/panels will be "grabbing" the ground, Along with Every Thing in i;.😒 things like roots, Rocks, Cables and Pipes, and things like Foundations.😑 There is definitely a high probability of "snags" and getting frkn stuck (tankers' worst nightmare really.)

[@abramson262]

the AbramsX isn’t going into service and also if your gonna include a tech demonstrator please add the CATTB,M1 TTB,and M1Thumper🤓

[@МаксиммФроловв]

Maybe its super fail. PATRONTAGE IS LIKE MIRROR THAT WILL SHINE FROM 10KM FOR THE ENEMY. IT MUST BE COVERED.

[@Dannon1111]

I see how the Ukrainians are blowing up tanks by hitting the gaps with a simple UAV and a bomb attached to it.... that A1 X has some pretty big gaps around the turret

[@obdias-du1wy]

Ezequiel 37,38 e 39

[@sabre3923]

M1AX

[@obdias-du1wy]

gogue e magogue

[@SUNNYSTARSCOUT365]

Do you think in the future, when fossil run out, tank will use electric in all time ????

[@christopherlamitie3506]

When we run out of fossil fuels our society will collapse because there are no viable alternatives to fossil fuels.

[@tharding2870]

Oh sure, they will just sit there for hours at a Tesla supercharger, right out in the open during combat, to charge up several times a day . . . (jk)

[@romankovalev7894]

I don't think. If you are talking about the future. If the Russians crammed a nuclear reactor into the Burevestnik missile and the miniaturization reached that level, then there would be tanks with atomic engines and with a plasma force field as armor.

[@romankovalev7894]

The lithium battery of the electric motor on the new Abrams x probably burns great. In general, it’s funny to look at a new tank if it is built, the hull is not large enough for an uninhabited tower, the crew is almost lying, very interesting