Abrams "export armor package"

[DRG]

Originally Posted by Suhiir

I can't find the site again at the moment, but yes the export version does NOT include DU.

However...
"Friendly allied" nations may get the "non export" version.
i.e. if say Australia bought an Abrams they'd get the "non export" version (with DU).
But if say Pakistan bought one they'd get the "export" version (no DU).

So I'm afraid you can't make a blanket call that all exported Abrams will not have DU.

IMHO info like this is deliberately kept vague and contradictory.

As for the Australian M1A1 AIM SA here's what's being said about the armour

Armour protection is not DU but a composite package similar to chobham ie; ceramic and steel mix"

and.........

"The armour package of the Australian Abrams is among the most advanced in the world"

I found one website the other day that said the armour 1s on par with the M1A2 but without the DU inserts.

A number of tanks and tank guns are being revised for this next patch including the armor on the Abrams ( all models ). I've found some very good info from a number of different sources I am currently reviewing hence the question about the export armour package. Lot's and lot's of websites use that phrase but without specifying what it means. I suspected from the start it revolved around DU and one discussion forum hinted at that as well but I thought I'd see if anyone had some solid info on what it meant

Don

[Imp]

Ages ago saw a site that said no DU think for Middle East customers but no idea on quality of info. As you say does make sense its a no. Do they even sell DU rounds?