What will replace Abrams tank?

The Abrams was due to be replaced by the Future Combat Systems XM1202 but due to its cancellation, the U.S. military
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has opted to continue maintaining and operating the M1 series for the foreseeable future by upgrading with improved optics, armor and firepower.
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Will US replace Abrams tank?

US Army officials are continuing to study viable options for replacing its fleet of M1 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs), with the goal of providing their findings and recommendations to senior leaders in 2023, according to Director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team Major General Ross Coffman.
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What tank can destroy the Abrams?

The Abrams may be the world's toughest tank and can take a ton of abuse, but not this level of abuse. To put it simply, a main gun round from the Iowa-class battleship will destroy the Abrams easily.
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Is there a tank better than the Abrams?

Overall the Russian Armata might be slightly superior in terms of crew survivability due to its protected crew cell and entirely isolated ammunition. The Abrams is armed with a 120 mm/L44 smoothbore gun. Even though it is not the most advanced tank gun available on the market today, it packs a formidable punch.
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Can a T-90 beat an Abrams?

Final Conclusion. The T-90A overpowers the M1A2 Abrams in speed, range and armor, but the M1A2 Abrams has a better engine. And the armament can be draw, because the T-90A main gun is autoloader and has an longer effective range than M1A2 Abrams, but the M1A2 Abrams secondary weapon carry a lot more than T-90A.
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Is T-14 better than Abrams?

The Hotcars.com report also says the T-14 is more powerful than rival tanks, writing “the T-14 sports the all-new 2A82-1M 125 mm (4.92 in) smoothbore cannon, replacing the older 2A46 125 mm gun of previous Russian and Soviet tanks.
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Can a RPG destroy an Abrams?

Since most of the readily available RPG-7 rounds cannot penetrate M1 Abrams tank armor from almost any angle, it is primarily effective against soft-skinned or lightly armored vehicles, and infantry.
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Has M1A2 ever been destroyed?

Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire and two intentionally destroyed to prevent capture by the Iraqi Army. Some others took minor combat damage, with little effect on their operational readiness.
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Could a javelin take out an Abrams?

I would assume that if it connects with the top of the tank, probably yes. Its a 19lb warhead, which is roughly twice something like an RPG. A tank's roof is nowhere near as strong as the front where composite armour is placed. Javelins are top attack missiles and can certainly penetrate the tank from above.
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Has an M1 Abrams been destroyed?

A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. Of the nine Abrams tanks destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire and two intentionally destroyed to prevent capture by the Iraqi Army. Some others took minor combat damage, with little effect on their operational readiness.
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Are Marines getting rid of tanks?

Last year, the Marine Corps got rid of the last of its active duty tank units and most of its traditional tube artillery as part of FD2030. This was Berger's plan to reshape the Marine Corps primarily to fight a prospective long-range, high-tech, over-water war with China.
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How many Abrams has America lost?

The Americans lost only 18 Abrams tanks, with nine taken out of service due to damages, while another nine were destroyed completely. Moreover, the United States didn't lose a single tank crew member during the first Gulf War. Since then, U.S. allies have ordered hundreds of the various Abrams models.
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Can at 72 destroy an Abrams?

This can be attributed to the fact that Iraqi T-72s were firing inferior ammunition, a generation behind that used by the Russian army at the time. Also the smoothbore main gun of the T-72 is ♥♥♥♥ in a modern tank battle. The only way to destroy an Abrams with a T-72 is with a HEAT shell to the ass.
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What is the deadliest tank in the world?

The new Russian T-14 Armata main battle tank (MBT), dubbed the “world's deadliest tank,” has been making headlines ever since its first public appearance during this year's May 9 Victory parade in Moscow.
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What is America's next generation tank?

The M1 Abrams could be the centerpiece of the future manned-unmanned armored force, said Bendett. Much as it's been upgraded in the past multiple times since its introduction in 1980, it just needs to be upgraded again, with counter-drone defenses, electronic warfare, and a command system for the robots. Lt.
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How many Abrams tanks have been lost?

Almost 1,900 tanks streamed across the desert to attack Saddam Hussein's Army. That's when the Abrams made piecemeal of the Iraqis. The Americans lost only 18 Abrams tanks, with nine taken out of service due to damages, while another nine were destroyed completely.
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Do tanks have toilets?

Tanks do not have any bathroom facilities. First of all, there is no room for a toilet. Tank has to be concealed from the outside world, ideally, so tank's bathroom would have to have some sort of waste management system.
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Do Abrams tanks have AC?

No A/C! Advanced modern tanks like the Abrams don't have air conditioning for the crew. (Though the latest model has a "Thermal Management System" to keep the computers cool in the desert.)
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What is the best anti-tank missile?

Currently Top 10 man-portable anti-tank guided missiles in the the world are these:
  1. Nr.1 MMP (France) ...
  2. Nr.2 OMTAS (Turkey) ...
  3. Nr.3 Spike LR2 (Israel) ...
  4. Nr.4 Javelin (United States) ...
  5. Nr.5 HJ-12 (China) ...
  6. Nr.6 MAPATS (Israel) ...
  7. Nr.7 Shershen (Belarus) ...
  8. Nr.8 Kornet-M (Russia)
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What's the best anti-tank weapon?

It is important to note that Javelins are the most capable and best known of the anti-tank weapon systems but not the most numerous.
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Which tank is better leopard or Abrams?

The modest differences between the two Western tanks reveal different national philosophies. The Abrams has a noisy 1,500-horsepower gas-guzzling turbine, which starts up more rapidly, while the Leopard 2's diesel motor grants it greater range before refueling.
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Are US tanks superior to Russia?

Whether Russia's armored divisions are fielding T-14s or upgraded T-80s, American tank crews maintain a significant advantage over Russian crews: Both the T-14 and T-80 rely on autoloading systems that are slower than American tank crews.
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Why are there no Armata tanks in Ukraine?

The much-hyped, but still not proven, T-14 Armata main battle tanks, aren't yet ready for frontline combat and are in very short supply. This is mainly due to the financial realities of producing a brand new tank and the development it takes to make it actually work as promised.
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