The M1A1 was capable of making kills at ranges in excess of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). Very few M1 tanks were hit by enemy fire, which resulted in no fatalities and only a handful of wounded. Some others took minor combat damage, with little effect on their operational readiness. Of the nine Abrams destroyed, seven were destroyed by friendly fire, and two were purposely destroyed to prevent capture after being damaged. A total of 23 M1A1s were damaged or destroyed during the war. The T-72s, like most Soviet export designs, lacked night vision systems and then-modern rangefinders, though they did have some night fighting tanks with older active infrared systems or floodlights. The existence of licence-produced T-72 (nicknamed Asad Babil) has been disputed according to Polish officials none were finished prior to the Iraqi Taji tank plant being destroyed in 1991. The M1A1 was superior to Iraq's Soviet-era T-55 and T-62 tanks, as well as T-72s imported from the Soviet Union and Poland. A total of 1,848 M1A1s were deployed to Saudi Arabia to participate in the liberation of Kuwait. The Abrams remained untested in combat until the Persian Gulf War in 1991, during Operation Desert Storm. Weighing nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service. Notable features include the use of a powerful gas turbine engine (multifuel capable, usually fueled with JP8 jet fuel), the adoption of sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. Highly mobile, designed for modern armoured ground warfare, the M1 is well armed and heavily armored. military forces in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of U.S. The M1 Abrams is an American third-generation main battle tank produced by the United States. Secondary armament: 1x 12.7mm (2 with the TUSK upgrade kit) 2x 7.62mm.Main armament: 105mm M68 rifled (120mm On M1A2).Armor: Chobham, Hull & Turret 350mm vs APFSDS - 700mm vs HEAT.
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