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Old 01-30-2023, 05:21 PM   #9899
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother View Post
With a weapons system like Abrams it isn't the operators' training (which is difficult), but the maintenance and supple chain.

Remember this is a thirsty tank that drinks jet fuel.

Getting tanks to Ukraine and in the hands of tankers is the small part, the logistics of upkeep is the big part.
The American's are using jet fuel, but the M1A2 is still powered by a multifuel engine. Diesel, Gas Marine Diesel and Jet fuel can all be used.

The disadvantage is that the Abrahms isn't exactly a hyundai when it comes to fuel efficiency.
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