![]() They are used extensively by Russian forces in Ukraine, alongside the upgraded T-90 tank. The T-72 is the most widely used main battle tank, and has been sent into action in all major wars of the last two decades, according to the U.K.-based Tank Museum. In November, the White House had committed to financing the refurbishing of 45 Soviet-era T-72B tanks with advanced capabilities for Ukraine via the Czech Republic. It has not yet been confirmed when the M1 Abrams will roll out to Ukraine's front lines, but a senior White House official said the deliveries will take "months, as opposed to weeks." Ukrainian and Russian forces have long used T-72s, but Ukraine will receive U.S.-supplied M1 Abrams in coming months. The tank has a cruising range of 426km and can travel at a maximum speed of 67.5km/h.In this combination image, a M1A2 Abrams main battle tank from the Minnesota National Guard, and (inset) a photo of a T-72 Soviet tank. ![]() The Abrams M1A2 integrates heavy exterior composite armour and steel-encased depleted uranium armour at the forward hull and turret to offer a high level of protection to its crew. 50 cal M2 machine gun and can store 42 rounds of 120mm, 11,400 rounds of 7.62mm, 900 rounds of 50 calibre ammunition, 32 screening grenades and 210 rounds of 5.56mm ammo. ![]() The tank is also armed with two 7.62mm M240 machine guns and a. The main gun of the tank is a manually loaded 120mm XM256 smoothbore cannon, which can fire a range of Nato ammunition against armoured vehicles, infantry and low-flying aircraft. The tank was designed based on the experience gained from the performance of M1A1 and incorporates new technologies to deliver superior firepower and mobility, making it one of the best battle tanks in the world. The Abrams M1A2 is a combat proven main battle tank developed by General Dynamics Land Systems, primarily for the US Army. ![]()
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