U.S. Main Battle Tank M1A2 SEP Abrams Tusk II

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The M1 Abrams  is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems) and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons (62 metric tons), it introduced several modern technologies to US armored forces, including a multifuelturbine engine, sophisticated Chobhamcomposite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blowout compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. Initial models of the M1 were armed with a 105 mm M68 gun, while later variants feature a license-produced Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44 designated M256. 

M1A2 (Baseline): Production began in 1992 and initial operating capability achieved in 1993. (77 built for the U.S. and more than 600 M1s upgraded to M1A2, 315 for
Saudi Arabia, 1,005 for Egypt, 218 for Kuwait). The M1A2 offers the tank
commander an independent thermal sight and ability to, in rapid
sequence, shoot at two targets without the need to acquire each one
sequentially, also second-generation depleted uranium armor components.

• M1A2 SEP (System Enhancement Package): Is fitted with new, second-generation gunner's thermal sight. Has upgraded third-generation depleted uranium armor components with
  graphite coating (240 new built, 300 M1A2s upgraded to M1A2 SEP for the
  US, also unknown numbers of upgraded basic M1s and IPM1s, also 400
  oldest M1A1s upgraded to M1A2 SEP).
• M1A2 SEPv2: Added Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station
  low-profile as standard, color displays, improved interfaces, a new
  operating system, improved crew-compartment cooling, and new second
  generation thermal optics.