M1A1/2 Abrams Main Battle Tank Specifications

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M1A2
Crew	4 - commander, driver, gunner, loader
Weight	69.5 tons
Dimensions
Length with gun forward	387 inches
Turret height	93.5 inches
Width	144 inches
Ground clearance	19 inches
Ground pressure	15.4 p.s.i.
Propulsion	Gas turbine engine, 1500 horsepower
Transmission	Hydrokinetic transmission,4 forward gears, 2 reverse gears
Power-to-weight ratio	21.6 hp/ton
Performance
Maximum governed speed	42 mph
Speed cross country	30 mph
Speed, 10% slope	17 mph
Speed, 60% slope	4.1 mph
Acceleration	0 to 20 mph in 7.2 seconds
Range	265 miles crusing
Obstacle crossing
Vertical	42 inches
Trench	9 feet
Main armament	120 mm smooth bore canon, M256
Coaxial Weapon	7.62mm MG, M240
Loaders Weapon	7.62mm MG, M240, on Skate mount
Commanders Weapon	0.50 calibre MG, M2, on powered rotary platform
NBC protection	200 SCFM, clean cooled air