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Main Battle Tank

M1A2 "Abrams"

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Dimensions and weightTotal weight in combat order 68.7 t Overall length 9 826 mm Chassis length 7 918 mmOverall width 3 479 mm Overall height 2 438 mmArmamentMain gun 120-mm M256 smoothbore gunMachine guns2 x 7.62-mm, 1 x 12.7-mmTraverse range 360 degrees Combat loadMain gun40 roundsMachine guns12 400 x 7.62-mm, 1 000 x 12.7-mm cartridgesMobilityEngine power 1 500 h.p.Maximum road speed 67 km/h (42 mph) Cross-country speed48 km/h (30 mph)Autonomy on roads 450 km ManeuverabilityVertical step 1 mDitch 2.7 m