Why The US Chose Turbines Over Diesel Engines For Its M1 Abrams Tanks
Despite army preference for a GM diesel-powered tank, political lobbying and interference led to Chrysler's turbine-engined tank being chosen for the Abrams.
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How The US Army Builds Bridges That Can Carry Tanks In A Matter Of Minutes
Rivers often serve as natural barriers in combat. However, the U.S. Army can build bridges that allow tanks to cross them in a matter of minutes.
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5 Of The Newest British-Made Jet Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed
From supersonic solo projects to multi-nation collaborations, here are five of the newest fighter jets the United Kingdom has brought to the skies.
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Armored Coffin: What Made Russia's T-35 One Of The Worst Tanks Ever Made
The Soviet T-35 was a massive, multi-turreted mechanical monster, but it was also slow, prone to mechanical failure, and was ineffective on the battlefield.
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Where Are M1 Abrams Tanks Built And Who Makes Them?
The American military's M1 Abrams has for decades topped the list of the world's best battle tanks. Here's who makes this powerful and enduring tank, and where.
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What Was The German Military's Answer To The US Jeep In World War 2?
Germany's take on the U.S. Jeep, designed by Ferdinand Porsche, was a light military vehicle used in World War 2 that had a similar battlefield role.
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Why Did The M4 Sherman Tank Come With So Many Different Engine Options?
During World War II, wartime ordnance required an accelerated production of Sherman tanks and their mechanicals, so the U.S. army needed to be flexible.
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Which Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Did The US Military Use In WW2?
Tanks and airplanes get all the glory when it comes to military vehicles, but Harley-Davidson produced a specific motorcycle during World War II for the Allies.
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What Made The Ford GAA V8 Such An Iconic Engine For Its Time?
Though the EcoBoost and Coyote are notable engines in Ford's history, the GAA V8 is another fascinating one. What made it so iconic for its time?
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How Many Variants Did The M4 Sherman Tank Have & Why Were There So Many?
The M4 Sherman wasn't just a one and done, there were several variants and alterations for the tank. How many different Shermans were out there?
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What Vehicle Did The US Military Use After The Jeep? (It Wasn't The Humvee)
The Jeep is arguably the U.S. military's greatest contribution to modern warfare, but its run eventually came to an end. Here's the vehicle that came after it.
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13 Of The Oldest Tanks Still In Service Today, Ranked By Age
The concept of battle tanks isn't much more than a century old, and these examples from around the world may have served for too many of those years.
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What Does The US Military Do With Its Old Tanks And Armored Vehicles?
There are a few paths for tanks and armored vehicles after the military retires them. In some cases, they continue serving the country, just in a different way.
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Can The US Military's Mini C-130 Fly? Here's Where It's Used
The United States Air Force makes use of a miniature C-130 cargo plane on a regular basis, but it has a different role from its larger counterpart.
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How The US Military Plans To Deal With Drones Using Its Tanks
Drones can be effective against tanks, but the U.S. has plans for how its tanks can both protect themselves against the little machines and shoot them down.
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How Cheap Military Drones Became The Scourge Of Multimillion-Dollar Tanks
Tanks are one of the most intimidating weapons in any military's arsenal, but they may be outgunned by these considerably smaller remote-controlled weapons.
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The Unique And Deadly Way The Ukrainian Military Uses Motorcycles On The Front Lines
The Ukrainian military now puts motorcycles to use in a unique way that has opened up new possibilities for armed forces to respond to threats.
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5 Odd Military Vehicles You Can Own As A Civilian
The world of vintage military equipment offers a wide variety of attractive objects for collectors to pursue, but vehicles are probably the most exclusive ones.
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What Does The Inside Of An M1 Abrams Tank Look Like?
Despite its bulk and camouflaged exterior, the M1 Abrams Tank has a bright white interior and surprisingly cramped crew compartments
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Is The US Military Developing EVs To Use? The Edge They Can Provide In Battle & On Base
The United States military lags behind the commercial sector in one major technological advancement: electric vehicles. What advantages might a switch offer?
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This US Marine Corps Motorcycle Doesn't Use Gas - It Runs On Jet Fuel
The military doesn't mess around when it comes to vehicles. For proof look no further than the Marine Corps motorcycle that runs on jet fuel instead of gas.
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13 Of The Most Famous Military Vehicles In History
However you feel about war, the vehicle innovations brought about by conflict is nothing to scoff at.
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M1 Abrams Top Speed: How Fast Is The Tank?
The M1 Abrams tank is one of the largest but also one of the fastest U.S. military tanks ever made. How fast can this behemoth actually travel?
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What Are The Belts On Military Tanks Called And How Do They Work?
From the beginning, military tanks have relied on a specially designed propulsion system. Learn what this belt system is called and how it works.
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What Is A Military Tank Turret And How Does It Work?
Tanks have only ever been as effective as the turrets mounted on top of them, but what goes on inside of these high-tech armored weapon systems?
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Here's How Old The Boeing Apache Military Helicopter Is
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was introduced some decades after the Sherman tank and has been in service ever since, becoming an icon on its own.
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10 Classic Military Vehicles You Can Buy Today (And What They Cost)
Classic military vehicles are expensive, heavy, and inefficient, but it's hard to deny their appeal compared to the hum-drum designs of civilian vehicles.
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