M1 Abrams: Is It Cost Effective?

[AlexKall]

"on the up side a turbine is easier to maintain, can be fixed quite easily and can be change out faster than a diesel."

How long does it take to change a turbine in the M1A2SEP?

40 minutes

And the STRV 122 time is 15 - 20 minutes and that is with conscript personel, will try to get that figure confirmed by my source

 

[FO Seaman]

"on the up side a turbine is easier to maintain, can be fixed quite easily and can be change out faster than a diesel."

How long does it take to change a turbine in the M1A2SEP?

40 minutes

And the STRV 122 time is 15 - 20 minutes and that is with conscript personel, will try to get that figure confirmed by my source

Did you mean to change a part of the whole turbine? The crew can change the whole turbine in about 40 minutes.

 

[AlexKall]

"on the up side a turbine is easier to maintain, can be fixed quite easily and can be change out faster than a diesel."

How long does it take to change a turbine in the M1A2SEP?

40 minutes

And the STRV 122 time is 15 - 20 minutes and that is with conscript personel, will try to get that figure confirmed by my source

Did you mean to change a part of the whole turbine? The crew can change the whole turbine in about 40 minutes.

Complete engine.

 

[c/Commander]

Hmm...I think a new tank design is in order, but not immediately. Combine the strengths of the Abrams with the strengths of the Stryker.

 

[LeEnfield]

the Abrham tank seem to have been susceptible to RPG's in Iraq