M1 Abrams: History and Competitors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781519194770)

The M1 Abrams is an American third-generation main battle tank produced by the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. military forces in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. Highly mobile, designed for modern armored ground warfare, the M1 is well armed and heavily armored. Notable features include the use of a powerful multifuel turbine engine, the adoption of sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Weighing nearly 68 short tons, it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.

Author: Houston Cutter
ISBN-10: 1519194773
ISBN-13: 9781519194770
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 11/09/2015
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.45d