Tanks differ from the other land-based weapon systems examined in this series of studies by employing primarily direct-fire weapons when firing its main gun, the gunner can see its target and aims directly at it, rather than firing at an indirect trajectory. Tanks are mobile, armoured, heavy weapons platforms that have been used in the majority of conflicts since World War II.

Blast effects of a tank projectile on a school in Gaza, July 2014 (photo credit: The Associated Press ). A version of this study can be found in the final report on Characterisation of Explosive Weapons (GICHD, 2016) as Annex E. It is part of a series of technical studies on explosive weapons undertaken by the GICHD, providing evidence and contributing to the analysis. She has by-lines in many publications, including The National Interest, Jerusalem Post, and Times of Israel.This study examines the characteristics, use and effects of tank guns and tank projectiles. Maya Carlin, a Senior Editor for 19FortyFive, is an analyst with the Center for Security Policy and a former Anna Sobol Levy Fellow at IDC Herzliya in Israel.

While the SEPv3 variant is expected to serve for years to come, the Army is already hard at work developing an upgraded next-generation version of the Abrams tank.įROM 19FortyFive: The War in Ukraine Is About to ExplodeįROM 19FortyFive: Does Putin Have Cancer? Protection wise, this Abrams variant also sports a CREW Duke V3 counter remote-controlled IED electronic warfare system that adds an extra layer of protection for crew members.

The SEPV3 tank is powered by a Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine engine and hosts an auxiliary power unit that allows the MBT to operate on-board systems. As detailed in a Warrior Maven piece, the SEPV3 sports a high-resolution display and a new electronic Line Replaceable Units.Īdditionally, “This M1A2 SEP v3 effort also initiates the integration of upgraded ammunition data links and electronic warfare weapons such as the Counter Remote Controlled Improvised Explosive Device-Electronic Warfare-CREW.”

Modern main battle tank