Image Gallery: August 2004
Abrams M1A1 Tank
04 August 2004
The Government will equip the Australian Army with a fleet of 59 United States M1A1 Abrams Integrated Management main battle tanks to replace the ageing Leopards. The project cost is about $550 million. The Abrams tanks are significantly more capable than the current tank and will contribute to the Army becoming more lethal in future close combat. The Government accepted Defence’s advice that the Abrams is the best capability and the best value for money with the lowest risk of the three replacement tank options examined.
read
release: Media
Questions and Answers - Abrams Briefing
read
release: Chief
of Army Media Briefing Session
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| The M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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| The M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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M1A1 Abrams main battle tank in action. (File image) Low-res | Hi-res |
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vehicle: The M 978 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical
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| Support
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