NATO Tank Modernization: Meet the New AbramsX A Next-Generation Defense Against Russian Weapons

Modernization of Offensive Weapons in NATO Countries

Introduction

NATO countries are witnessing the modernization of their most important offensive weapons, including the Abrams tanks, due to the depletion of their stocks and their weakness to Russian weapons in Ukraine.

Abrams Tank Upgrades

Among them is the American Abrams tank, from which appeared last fall at the famous Yuma training ground, the M1A2 SEP v4 Abrams tank, which will be the final upgraded version of the tank, which will have tangible modifications in the future.

AbramsX Tank: The New Generation

General Dynamics Land Systems recently introduced the AbramsX tank, which can be considered a new generation tank, and it is developed on the basis of a heavy transport platform, similar to the Russian Armata tank, where its crew consists of 3 people sitting inside an isolated armored capsule in the front tank. But the weight of the new model is much lighter than the weight of the previous models of the Abrams model. Its uninhabited turret is designed with the XM1202 cannon, which was used in the XM1202 tank, developed under the closed program Future Combat Systems in 2009.

Enhanced Firepower and Protection

The gun was equipped with a construction machine with 34 rounds. The firepower of the tank is provided by a 30-mm automatic cannon mounted directly on the roof of the combat compartment, and can be used against ground targets such as infantry, light armored vehicles, and various drones. To detect these targets, a multi-channel sight is used on the tank. As for tank protection, it is guaranteed by lightweight composite materials, optoelectronic silencer kits and devices capable of dropping incoming enemy ammunition.

Powerful Hybrid Engine

The tank was equipped with a powerful hybrid engine that consumes less fuel. The weight of the tank is expected to reach 50,000 kg, which will be a big achievement compared to the mentioned M1A2 SEP v4 tank, which weighs close to 70 tons.

Source: Russian newspaper

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