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M1A1 Main Battle Tank
The M1A1 is an
improved version of the M1
Main Battle Tank (MBT).
This tank significantly
increases the capabilities of
Fleet Marine Forces across
the full spectrum of conflict in
the near and midterm.
Engagement ranges
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 385 inches
approaching 4,000 meters
were successfully demonstrated
during Operation
Desert Storm.The M1A1
Tank, in addition to the
improved armor, 120mm
smoothbore gun and the
NBC overpressure system,
has a Deep Water Fording Kit
(DWFK), a Position Location
Reporting Systems (PLRS),
enhanced ship tiedowns,
Digital Electronic Control Unit
(DECU) (which allows
significant fuel savings) and
Battlefield Override.
The M1A1 MBT can
also conduct operations
ashore. It is compatible with
all U.S. Navy amphibious
ships and craft and Maritime
Prepositioning Ships.
Width:
Height:
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Max Speed:
144 inches
114 inches
67.7 tons
120mm
42 mph
The LAV-25 is an allterrain,
all-weather vehicle
with night capabilities. It is
air transportable via C-130,
C-141, C-5 and CH-53E.
Its primary function
is to reach and engage the
threat for effective use of
firepower to defeat soft
and armored targets on the
battlefield.
When combat
loaded, there are 210 ready
rounds and 420 stowed
rounds of 25 mm ammunition
as well as 400 ready
rounds and 1,200 stowed
rounds of 7.62mm. There
are 8 ready rounds and 8
stowed rounds of smoke
grenades. A M240G
7.62mm machine gun can
Light Armored Vehicle
be mounted at the
commander’s station in the
turret.
The LAV-25 is fully
amphibious with a
maximum of three minutes
preparation.
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Length:
Weight:
Speed:
Crew:
SPECIFICATIONS
251.6 inches
24,100 pounds
62 mph
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