The sale of 555 M1A1 MBTs to Egypt has been agreed and final deliveries were made in 1998. The first export customer for the M1A1 Abrams MBT was Egypt. armed forces, a total of 4,796 M1A1 tanks were built for the US Army and 221 for the US Marines. The M1A1 is the standard main battle tank of the U.S.
The main features of the M1A1 are new suspension, various transmission modifications, improved armor protection, and the redesigned M1A1 turret gun mount and bustle rack, among others. Delivery was completed by September 1991, after which tank assembly ceased at Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant. General Dynamics Land Systems began delivering the first of 299 M1A1 MBTs in April 1991. In 2007 the production of the M2 Bradley was stopped and it was replaced by MRAPs which proved to be more durable in combat.The M1A1 Abrams tank is an improved version of the American-made M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) with the first production example being completed in August 1985 and continued until early 1993. The M2A2 and other M2 vehicles saw action during the the Gulf War in 1990 and Invasion of Iraq in 2003. The new armour also made the M2A2 amphibious. The turret of the vehicle acquired a semicircular shield which served as additional armour and provided more space for ammo storage. Featuring a better engine (600 hp or 447 kW) and a number of armour improvements, the M2A2 also had the ability to mount explosive reactive armour. The vehicle is designed for a three-member crew (a commander, a gunner and a driver) and six soldiers carrying the necessary equipment. Armed with the 25 mm M242 Chain Gun and TOW anti-tank missiles, the M2 Bradley is effective against major threats on battlefield. Highly maneuverable and fast, it is able to protect the crew from small arms fire. It is used by US infantry units mainly for transportation and reconnaissance. The M2 Bradley is an American infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family. Academy 1:35 - M2A2 Bradley Iraq 2003 - Plastic Model Kit # 13205
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