What Is New About The New Abrams M1A2 SEP V3 Main Battle Tank?

As the Army has canceled recent programs into the development of the M1A3 future main battle tank the #Abrams M1A2 SEP V3 is the latest modernization of America's MBT program. How do you think the future MBT should look like? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to subscribe! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - M1A2 SEV3 Abrams Intro 0:35 - Armarment 1:10 - Active Protection Measures 1:50 - Armor 2:30 - Optional Extras 3:00 - Future MBT summary and suggestions You also might want to check out: Is The Russian SU-75 "Checkmate" Really Stealthy? [    • Is The Russian SU-75 "Checkmate" Really St...   ] The new version offers enhanced protection and survivability, as well as higher lethality than its predecessors. The #tank also features various advancements in technology, including improved armor, communications, reliability, sustainment and fuel efficiency. The #M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 retains the layout of the M1A2 MBT with the driver's cab at the forward centre hull, turret in the middle and power-pack at the rear. The tank integrates the line-replaceable module technology to enable easy maintenance of the fleet. The tank integrates joint tactical radio system handheld, man-pack, and small form fit radio to ensure network readiness and interoperation with future brigade combat teams . The tank measures 9.7m-long, 3.7m-wide and 2.4m-high, and is manned by a crew of four, including a driver, a commander, a loader and a gunner. The main gun fitted on the MBT is a M256 120mm smoothbore cannon, which can fire M829A4 advanced kinetic energy and advanced multi-purpose rounds to defend armoured vehicles, personnel and low-flying aircraft. The tank features a low-profile common remotely operated weapon system installed with a 12.7mm machine gun. The new version offers enhanced protection and survivability, as well as higher lethality than its predecessors. The tank also features various advancements in technology, including improved armour, communications, reliability, sustainment and fuel efficiency. Either side of the turret is fitted with M250 six-barrelled smoke grenade dischargers. A smokescreen can also be laid by an engine-operated system. The M1A2 SEP V3 is powered by a Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine engine, which develops a power of 1,500 horse power. The auxiliary power unit under the armour enables the tank to operate on-board systems with a reduced probability of detection during silent watch operations. A 7.62mm M240 machine gun is also mounted coaxially with the main gun. The tank is fitted with improved forward-looking infrared to detect targets. The improved forward-looking infrared employs long and mid-wave infrared technology to enhance target acquisition, identification and engagement compared to the existing second-generation forward-looking infrared. The common remotely operated weapon system will be equipped with an upgraded day camera that uses picture-in-picture technology to combine different fields of view. It offers a 340% larger scene in wide field of view. The hull and turret integrate a new armour package for superior protection against threats from improvised explosive device. The tank can be hinged with reactive armour and slat armour. Abrams M1A2 where SEPV3 stands for System Enhanced Package is a modernised configuration of the Abrams main battle tank in service with the US Army. Instead of searching for the elusive Holy Grail of ultralight armor or laser weapons, technologies that would justify building a brand new tank, the Army would be best served by aggressively pursuing a major redesign and improvement program for the Abrams, an M1A3. The generator allows for the turret operation without the power from main engine when the vehicle is in stationary position, resulting in improved fuel efficiency. The tank is also equipped with advanced power generation and distribution systems such as an improved amperage alternator, a slip ring, enhanced hull power distribution unit, common remote switching modules, and a battery monitoring system. The running gear includes seven road wheels with a drive sprocket at the rear, idler at the front and two return rollers on either side.