M1A1 Abrams Tank
Photo General Dynamics Land Systems
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In March 1982, Chrysler sold its military
division to General Dynamics. Under this company’s leadership, the M1
tank was transformed into the high-tech war machine that it is today.On the eve of the Gulf War the Army was receiving its first
shipments of the improved M1 tank, now termed the M1A1. This tank had a
more powerful 120mm main gun, better armor, suspension improvements and a
new biological and chemical protection system. Almost all available M1A1s
were quickly shipped to the Gulf and given to front line Army divisions.
The tank proved its worth and not one Abrams was lost to enemy fire during
the war.
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