M1 Abrams Manual

Sunday, June 25, 2017 - 08:21 AM UTC

Published last month by Haynes is its book on this main battle tank.

M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank by Bruce Oliver Newsome and Gregory Walton.

The book offers to a give a unique insight into this modern AFV by examining its main armament, fire control systems as well as its armor. The authors also share their personal experiences, latest configurations, and the prospects of what lies ahead in terms of guns, engines, and protection. More than 300 photographs and illustrations may be found in this hardcover edition.

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bill_c

I'm always glad to see more reference material come out, but this one looks very chaotic in its organization (a frequent problem with amateur authors who want to include everything but the kitchen sink).

JUN 25, 2017 - 09:09 PM

JavierDeLuelmo

That "complex camouflage scheme" on the USMC Abrams as stated in the book, was/is nothing more than very fine dust atracted by the "orange peel" on the borders of the sprayed paint. There are pics of the very same effect on other modern MBTs like Leopard 2.

JUN 26, 2017 - 12:26 AM

Jack_Turmoil

I think it also says that complex scheme USMC Abrams is a M1A2. Unless my research is incorrect the, only the US Army uses the A2.

JUL 03, 2017 - 03:19 AM

120mmSniper

Does it have gems from the TM like "Always enter the loader's hatch feet first"? Former M1A1 tanker. Yes, it was an awesome machine.

JUL 03, 2017 - 12:46 PM

Frenchy

Maybe they've believed the caption I've found online for this picture "5 M1A2 Abrams MBTs with the USMC Regimental Combat Team stuck in a sandstorm in Kuwait during Operation Enduring Freedom, 2003"

H.P.

JUL 03, 2017 - 02:04 PM

JavierDeLuelmo

Of course the USMC only has A1s. In common with other cousins, the one in the pic still retains the rear hull fittings for the "old" APU and the removable tail light cluster.

JUL 08, 2017 - 01:39 AM

Bravo1102

How about the more obvious TC's cupola and lack of a CITV?

JUL 08, 2017 - 05:17 AM

chnoone

Received my copy a few days ago and I think it's okay ... got some nice pics some interesting background stories etc. ... I don't regret purchasing this book at all. Besides having a few "inconsistencies" I don't rely on a sole source for information anyway when doing my research for a project. Cheers Christopher

JUL 08, 2017 - 10:40 AM

JavierDeLuelmo

How about the more obvious TC's cupola and lack of a CITV?[/quote] Because it is very obvious being an A1! Went for other details worth to comment.

JUL 08, 2017 - 05:57 PM

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