These helped to arrest and then roll back Russia’s advance on Kyiv. But things are changing – and a new plan from Berlin would win favour either side of the Atlantic.ĭuring the first weeks of the invasion, the West supplied Ukraine with shoulder-mounted anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons in the tens of thousands. So far Western governments have refused to supply Ukraine with Western-designed tanks and infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). Yet, with dwindling stocks of armoured vehicles, Ukraine’s army has been unable to wage manoeuvre warfare and exploit the holes their artillery is punching in Russia’s occupation force. A range of simulators have also been procured to assist in training and crew preparedness.Six months since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the defenders have shown mastery of Western-supplied weapon systems. The Abrams is also supported by heavy tank transporters to fulfil its logistics requirements while on operations. The HERCULES is a fully-tracked heavy armoured vehicle which performs hoisting, winching and towing as part of recovery operations and evacuation of heavy tanks and other combat vehicles. To support the Abrams, the ADF has produced seven M88A2 HERCULES (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System) armoured recovery vehicles. More than 60km per hour (standard terrain) General characteristics Weightįour - commander, gunner, loader and driver This capability coupled with an advanced sensor suite, allows the Abrams to engage targets at extended ranges, day or night, even in adverse weather conditions. The Abrams is fitted with an onboard digital fire control computer which enables the gunner to 'point and shoot' to engage targets. The tank urban survivability kit also greatly enhances the Abram's survivability in complex terrain. Fuel and ammunition reside in separate compartments to protect the crew from the risk of the tank's own ammunition exploding if the tank is damaged. The Abrams tank is fitted with advanced composite armour, which provides substantial defence against enemy fire and improvised explosive devices. The Abrams has the firepower, mobility and survivability to provide the key component in the combined arms team.
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