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class: Tank
description: The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed
by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems)[9] and named for General
Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the
heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons. The M1 Abrams entered service
in 1980 and currently serves as the main battle tank of the United States Army and
Marine Corps. The export version is used by the armies of Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia,
Australia, and Iraq. The Abrams was first used in combat in the Persian Gulf War
and has seen combat in both the War in Afghanistan and Iraq War under U.S. service,
while Iraqi Abrams tanks have seen action in the war against ISIL and have seen
use by Saudi Arabia during the Yemeni Civil War.
introduced: 1992
manufacturer: General Dynamics
origin: USA
price: 25
role: Main Battle Tank
variants:
M1A2 Abrams: {}