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A U.S. M1A1 tank—essentially an M1 Abrams main battle tank with a 120-mm gun adapted from the West German Leopard 2 M1A1 and powered by a gas turbine engine.
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Abrams tank

armored vehicle
Also known as: M-1 Abrams tank
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A U.S. M1A1 tank—essentially an M1 Abrams main battle tank with a 120-mm gun adapted from the West German Leopard 2 M1A1 and powered by a gas turbine engine.
A U.S. M1A1 tank—essentially an M1 Abrams main battle tank with a 120-mm gun adapted from the West German Leopard 2 M1A1 and powered by a gas turbine engine.

The Abrams tank is a heavily armored military vehicle produced in the United States. It is named after General Creighton Williams Abrams, Jr., an American army officer renowned for his aggressive tank command during World War II and his leadership in the Vietnam War. Abrams served as the U.S. Army chief of staff from 1972 to 1974. The M-1 Abrams tank, the U.S. Army's main battle tank, was named in his honor. These tanks are known for their advanced fire suppression systems, which have helped ensure crew survival even when the vehicle is hit.12

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