In the late 1990s, the United States Army recognized that its armored forces needed more than just the mighty M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT), which was introduced in 1980. Big Green needed more ...

Key Point: The math for the M1 ... gun, capable of firing a variety of ammunition types. In 1980, the M1 Abrams finally entered service marking a significant milestone in American tank design.

Ukrainian officials have commended the M1 Abrams tank’s resilience ... the Abrams sported a 120mm main gun, armor-piercing capabilities, a 1,500-horsepower turbine engine, and advanced tracking ...