The M1 Abrams tank is a well-protected vehicle, the 105-mm gun of the first version of the tank penetrates early modifications of the Russian T-72, T-62, military expert Andrey Frolov told Izvestia.
“Against the T-90M, they are no longer very good, it has improved protection, a more powerful gun and a more advanced aiming system. I think that’s why they fussed with the supply of tanks because the T-90M went to the troops en masse, ”he explained.
For the Eastern European theater, especially for the spring-autumn period, the Abrams are very heavy machines, the expert added. They have more restrictions on patency than the same T-72. They need pontoon parks, armored recovery vehicles.
“In addition, they have a completely different fuel consumption. This will be an additional burden for the APU supply system. They are also more difficult to maintain. Accordingly, it is necessary to have both trained people and a material base. I think they will be transported to NATO countries for repairs and maintenance, ”the expert concluded.
The commander of a tank company of the 1st Army Corps with the call sign “Dentist” shared his opinion on how difficult it would be to resist American tanks.
“The car is heavy, does not like dirt. With Ukrainian crews, if the Americans do not throw their tankers into battle, new vehicles will be able to enter the front no sooner than in six months, taking into account the crew training time. In addition, it is known that the Abrams gas turbine engine does not like dust, there are no appropriate filters, this problem has already manifested itself in past conflicts. Therefore, the Abrams will not change anything, ”the tank company commander believes.
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