Key Points - The M1 Abrams main battle tank has undergone significant evolution since its 1980 service entry to remain a dominant force. -The original M1 featured a 105mm gun, Chobham armor, and a gas ...

For more than four decades, the M1 Abrams family of tanks has remained a cornerstone of the Army’s armored corps. While tank warfare has been around for over a century, these tried and tested armored ...