| M1A2 Abrams Technical Characteristics/Features |
| Weight |
69.54 Tons |
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Main Armament |
120mm M256 Smooth Bore Cannon |
| Length (Gun Forward) |
387 Inches |
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Coaxial Weapon |
7.62 M240 Machinegun |
| Turret Height |
93.5 Inches |
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Loader's Weapon |
7.62 M240 Machinegun on Skate Mount |
| Width |
144 Inches |
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Commander's Weapon |
.50 Cal M2 Machinegun |
| Ground Clearance |
19 inches |
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| Ground Pressure |
15.4 PSI |
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Gas Turbine Engine |
1500 HP |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
21.6 hp/ton |
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Hydro Kinetic Transmission |
4 Speed Forward 2 Speed Reverse |
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| Maximum Speed |
42 mph (Governed) |
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Cruising Range |
265 Miles |
| Cross Country Speed |
30 mph |
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Obstacle Crossing |
42 Inches |
| Speed on 10% Slope |
17 mph |
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Vertical Trench |
9 Feet |
| Speed on 60% Slope |
4.1 mph |
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NBC System |
200 SCFM - Clean Cooled Air |
| Acceleration - (0 to 20 mph) |
7.2 Seconds |
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Crew |
4 Men |