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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
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.
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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.