The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank, designed by Chrysler Defense, now General Dynamics Land Systems, and named for General Creighton Abrams. At nearly 73.6 short tons it is one of the heaviest tanks in service. It introduced a multifuel turbine engine, Chobham composite armour, a computer fire control system, blowout ammunition storage and protection against nuclear, biological and chemical threats. Early models carried a 105 mm gun, and later variants use a licence-built Rheinmetall 120 mm gun. It grew out of the failed American and West German MBT-70 project, entered service in 1980 and exists in three main versions, the M1, M1A1 and M1A2. Export users include Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Poland and Iraq.
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designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems)
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is a third-generation American main battle tank
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The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980
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serves as the main battle tank of the United States Army
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is a third-generation American main battle tank
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including a multifuel turbine engine
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designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems)
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It is the main powerplant of the M1 Abrams series of tanks
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