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Why has the M1 Abrams tank lasted so long?

Despite the Abrams tank’s advanced age and increasing vulnerability to threats such as drones, it has been kept relevant on ...
-However, the battle-proven Abrams holds a decisive edge with its superior heavy armor, continuous upgrades, and, most critically, massive numerical superiority. -Plagued by production problems and ...
Despite the Abrams’ key capabilities, the older M1 models delivered to Ukraine have struggled to survive against Russia’s more advanced arsenal of anti-tank weaponry. A staggering 87 percent of ...
The tank keeps improving and remains one of the most lethal weapons on the battlefield. General Abrams fundamen­tally transformed the Armor Branch through innovative tactics, leadership in doctrine ...