Re: MBT's
In future years, the USMC M1A1 fleet will undergo modifications necessary to maintain combat relevance and readiness. The USMC M1A1 Abrams latest generation of upgrades include: Stabilized Commander's Weapon Station; Abrams Suspension Upgrade; Ammunition Data Link; Generation IV Abrams Ammunition Rack; and the Abrams Integrated Display and Targeting System.
The Multiple Purpose High Explosive Round was procured in 2009 and provides the capability to engage a wide array of target sets in three modes of operation: air burst; point detonation; and delayed detonation. The Ammunition Data Link allows the Tank Commander to select a mode of operation on the Multiple Purpose High Explosive Round while it is in the breach.
The Generation IV Abrams Ammunition Rack improves the ammunition handling safety aspects of the tank as well as increasing the high explosive round storage capacity by 50%.
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Perhaps a minor increase in the HE value of the 120mm might be in order as well, but not worth worrying about until the M829A4 gets implemented.
As to improved survivablity .. they're already at 6, the highest value WinSPMBT allows.
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