Abrams M1 Tank

By Michael Bame, About.com Guide

• Length = 387 inches
• Width = 144 inches
• Height at turrent = 93.5 inches
• Crew size = 4 crew – driver, commander, gunner and loader
• Weight = 69.5 tones
• Ground clearance = 19 inches
• Maximum speed = 42 mph
• Approximate cost = $4.3 million each
• Can cross obstacles up to 42 inches high in size and 9 foot trenches
• Carries about 500 gallons fuel, enough to go 265 miles – gets 0.6 miles per gallon
• Goes from 0 to 20 mph in just over 7 seconds
• 1,500 HP gas turbine engine built by Honeywell

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