M1 Abrams
US battle tank
The M1 Abrams is the main battle tank of the United States Army, in service since the 1980s.
Named after General Creighton Abrams, it features heavy armor, a 120mm cannon, and gas turbine engine.
The tank has seen combat in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Ukraine: The M1 Abrams proved effective against older Soviet-era tanks.
Processed nuclear byproduct, very dense
- reactive armorExplosive-lined protective plating
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- hardened steelHeat-treated ferrous alloy
- hullOuter covering or frame
Protruding fortified structure
- caterpillar tracksLooped vehicle treading system
- gunnerOne who fires artillery
- loaderOne who fills containers
- commanderPerson with authority over others
driver · crew · thermal imaging · periscope · hull · torsion bar · diesel · SEP
Combat engagement area
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- firefightExchange of gunfire
- assaultViolent offensive act
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
armored warfare · fire support · suppression · direct fire · flanking · breakthrough · counterattack · kill zone
American land military branch
- PentagonU.S. military headquarters
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- brigadeLarge military unit
- divisionSplitting into parts
corps · platoon · deployment · military base · logistics · Fort Hood · Fort Benning · Desert Storm
Carved wooden footwear
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- muzzle velocityProjectile speed at barrel-end
- fire controlAiming and shooting regulation
- targeting systemMechanism for acquiring objectives
main gun · rounds · tracer · armor-piercing · muzzle brake · ammunition storage
depleted uranium
Processed nuclear byproduct, very dense
- reactive armorExplosive-lined protective plating
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- hardened steelHeat-treated ferrous alloy
hull · ERA · survivability
turret
Protruding fortified structure
- caterpillar tracksLooped vehicle treading system
- gunnerOne who fires artillery
- loaderOne who fills containers
commander · driver · crew · thermal imaging · periscope · hull · torsion bar · diesel · SEP
battlefield
Combat engagement area
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- firefightExchange of gunfire
- assaultViolent offensive act
offensive · armored warfare · fire support · suppression · direct fire · flanking · breakthrough · counterattack · kill zone · contact
US Army
American land military branch
division · corps · platoon · deployment · military base · logistics · Fort Hood · Fort Benning · Desert Storm · Iraq War
sabot
Carved wooden footwear
- ammunitionWeapon projectiles and charges
- muzzle velocityProjectile speed at barrel-end
- fire controlAiming and shooting regulation
targeting system · main gun · rounds · tracer · armor-piercing · muzzle brake · ammunition storage
- Tank warfaretank, tanks, main battle tank, MBT, heavy tank
- military vehiclestank, tanks, supply trucks, fuel tankers, troop carriers
M1 Abramsbunker
Reinforced subterranean stronghold
fortification · foxhole · Maginot Line · trench · pillbox
M1 Abramsplowshare
Cutting blade for tillage
peace · olive branch · white flag · dove · tractor
M1 Abramsinfantry
Ground combat troops
foot soldier · F-22 Raptor · B-2 bomber · aircraft carrier · submarine