One of the most distinguishing features of the Abrams is its powerplant. It utilizes a 1,500 horsepower gas turbine, as opposed to a traditional diesel engine like tanks of the past. The Abrams’ Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine engine is uses a wide variety of fuels including kerosene and Marine Diesel oil in case the tank crew gets in a jam and doesn’t have access to regular fuel. In addition to being adaptable, the AGT1500 is also relatively quiet in operation compared to internal combustion engines. It’s a little difficult for a 70-plus ton tank to be “stealthy,” but the crews that man the tanks for entire tours of duty are likely thankful for the reduction in noise.
Thanks to the gas turbine, the Abrams is also relatively quick. It’s able to haul itself to 42 miles per hour on open ground and upwards of 30 miles per hour on harsher terrain. Former Army Lt. Kevin Butler noted that during training exercises in tough muddy conditions, that the Abrams sped through the muck like it wasn’t even there.
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