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The M1 Abrams Tank Can Go Much Faster Than the Army Admits

While the official top speed of the M1 Abrams tank is 45 mph, that’s with a governor installed to save the tracks. -Many crews remove it, allowing the 67-ton vehicle to reach speeds of 60 mph or more.
Defense One

The Army’s new tank will roll out a decade early. Here’s how they did it.

It’s been about 30 years since the Army welded a new Abrams tank, and it was going to be 10 more years until they built a new ...
National Security Journal on MSN

Merkava: This Tank Might Just Be the Best On Earth (Not Made in USA)

Key Points and Summary – Israel’s Merkava is a unique main battle tank, combining heavy firepower with the ability to act as ...
The New York Times

Tanks Were Just Tanks, Until Drones Made Them Change

They’ve been a mainstay in battle since the early 20th century. But in just three years of war in Ukraine, tanks have evolved. By Marco Hernandez and Thomas Gibbons-Neff When Russia launched its ...