It's a fast and powerful tank that packs some serious punch thanks to a 125mm main cannon supported by an autoloader that is capable of firing around 12 rounds per minute.

The T-14 Armata is the newest generation of Russian main battle tank. The latest model of the Abrams has proven so effective that the US Army plans to keep running them until at least 2050. The defences also include a halon firefighting system that can protect the tank crew by automatically extinguishing fires within the cabin. Its defensive systems include various Active Protection Systems designed to disrupt both wire and radio guided anti-tank missiles and homing missiles launched at it. The M1A2 Abrams boasts several innovative design features including a powerful 1500 hp engine, excellent composite armour system and a computer-based fire control system.

It is perhaps one of the most well-known tanks in the world and played a big part in various modern battlefields including the Iraq war and the war in Afghanistan. The M1 Abrams is the US Army's main battle tank.

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