This main battle tank can be airlifted by a C-5 Galaxy or C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft and is operated by a crew of four: including commander, gunner, loader, and driver. The M1A2 Abrams V is armed with a manually-loaded 120 mm smoothbore gun that is loaded manually, which has been found more reliable than the autoloaders used on some other tanks with range of effective fire in excess of 4km. Ammunition for the main gun is stored in the turret bustle, fitted with blow-out panels, while the interior is lined with Kevlar liner for protection against spalling. All active service M1A1 tanks have been retrofitted with depleted uranium armor. Protected by Chobham composite armor, further defense of the M1A2 was provided by using depleted uranium mesh at the front of the hull and turret, offering significant protection against all known anti-tank weapons, and protection of the M1A2 Abrams is considered as one of the best in the world. Development of an improved M1A1 began in 1988 and planned to remain in service beyond 2050. The M1A2 Abrams is one of the best main battle tanks in the world. 1/24 Scale USA M1A2 Abrams Airsoft and Infrared Battle Tank by Heng Long - RTR - HLG3816-001
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