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In reply to the discussion: Biden approves sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine [View all]GregariousGroundhog
(7,512 posts)3. The current count is 73 tanks definitively pledged
14 Challenger 2 (U.K.)
14 Leopard 2, variant unknown (Poland)
14 Leopard 2A6 (Germany)
31 Abrams M1A1 (US)
Poland hasn't specified whether they are providing the Leopard 2A4 or the 2A5; they have about an equal number of both in inventory.
Norway were considering sending eight tanks as part of a coalition deal, and the Netherlands 18; Spain and Finland were also considering sending an undisclosed number. I suspect we'll be hearing from these four countries in the coming days.
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Between a Bradley and a T-72 variant, the winner is usually whoever sees the other first
GregariousGroundhog
Jan 2023
#5
Lima Army Tank Plant, in Lima Ohio is in 'Gym' Jordans district makes the M1A1 Abrams
irisblue
Jan 2023
#10
You can be damned sure he's going to try to minimize President Biden's contributions,
Aristus
Jan 2023
#12
I had a dream of a a massive nuke strike and counter strike right over my head, woke me up!
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jan 2023
#29
M1 Abrams has a jet turbine engine rather than a diesel, so they use JP-8 aviation gas, jet fuel
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jan 2023
#30
True too, whatever they use, have lots of it, they be the ultimate gas guzzlers, gallons to the mile
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jan 2023
#32