The name "Abrams" tank was received in honor of the general,who fought in Vietnam. It is the main combat vehicle of the United States. "Abrams" is equipped with a complex system of protection against various types of weapons of mass destruction. If necessary, the air entering the tank is cleaned of harmful substances by a filtration unit and fed to the crew masks. Another means of protection is the creation of excessive internal pressure in the machine to prevent the ingress of radioactive dust particles and poisonous substances into it. The Abrams tank is equipped with chemical and radiation reconnaissance equipment. If the temperature is lowered, the crew can use the heaters.
Машина оснащена радиостанциями для внешней и internal communication. For a qualitative review around the perimeter of the commander's turret, 6 periscopes are installed. A digital ballistic computer calculates angular corrections very accurately. All the necessary parameters he receives from the laser rangefinder in automatic mode. Data on the type of ammunition, temperature of charge, wear of the barrel channel, pressure, as well as various corrections for reconciliation are entered manually. The tank "Abrams" is distinguished by the presence of a large amount of electronics and a high level of computerization. The combat vehicle is equipped with laser radiation warning equipment.
Once the target is detected andis recognized, the gunner sends a laser range finder to it, the value of which is also displayed in the sight of the commander of the machine. Then he chooses the type of ammunition, and the charger prepares the gun for the shot. All other data are entered by the ballistic computer. After that, the Abrams tank can open fire.
The engine and transmission department is located inaft compartment of the combat vehicle. The engine is gas-turbine. This allows you to win in bulk and mass, as well as increase the life of the motor. However, there are such disadvantages as the complexity of air purification and high fuel consumption. The tank "Abrams" can accelerate to a speed of 30 km / h in just a few seconds.
The combat vehicle is equipped with a 120 mm smoothborea powerful tool. Ammunition - 34 projectiles. Due to the fact that the gun has a high rate of fire and accuracy, the firepower of the tank is very high. Abrams did not create as a breakthrough, but as an anti-tank machine, which was supposed to stop or detain Soviet tank forces in Europe. The design of the tank at first was developed jointly with the FRG. The first modifications of the combat vehicle had multi-layer armor made of composite materials of British design. Later versions of the tank are "dressed" in armor created using a material such as uranium ceramics.
The tower of the battle machine has an internal and externalArmored plates, which are joined together by stiffening ribs. Between them are laid special booking packages, which consist of metal and other components. With a relatively small thickness, these plates can effectively destroy jets of cumulative munitions. Uranium is also included in their composition.
