Expecting an announcement about US Army's M1A3 Abrams upgrade in October. Scope likely to include:
- Revised armour incl. increased underbody IED protection
- 20% weight reduction
- Meggitt autoloader
- Smaller turret
- Lighter XM360E1 120mm gun & new ammo
- Anti-UAV light cannon
- Revised armour incl. increased underbody IED protection
- 20% weight reduction
- Meggitt autoloader
- Smaller turret
- Lighter XM360E1 120mm gun & new ammo
- Anti-UAV light cannon
https://www.meggittdefense.com/produ...ct-autoloader/
Really cool autoloader system that appears to allow the Abrams to keep the 4th crew member. This should allow them to focus on operating a drone for ISR or other duties. While it isn't mentioned here, I'm assuming that since they are putting Trophy on some of the M1A2s that an APS system is going to be included as well.
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