The M1 Abrams is the main battle tank of the U.S. Military. The Abrams was built to replace the M60 tank. The Abrams was put into service in 1980, but was not used in combat until the gulf war in 1991. The abrams has a top speed of 45 mph on road and 33 mph off road. A total of about 9,000 Abrams have been built costing about $4.3 million each. The tanks 105mm cannon could shoot explosive shells up to 2500 meters. Most Abrams also have an M240 machine gun as a secondary weapon.
Manufacturer: United States, Egypt and many other countires.
Ammunition: Explosive shells, and machine gun rounds.
Economic Impact:
The M1 has been criticized for its lof fuel efficiency thus causing it to cost a lot of money to use.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1_abrams
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