M1A1 SA Abrams
Type: tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: General Dynamics
First Deployed: 2016
Overview
Morocco operates the M1A1 SA (Situational Awareness) variant of the Abrams main battle tank, acquired from the United States as part of a bilateral security relationship. Morocco is one of few African nations to operate the Abrams, providing it with top-tier armored capability. The SA configuration adds an enhanced Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer, improved digital battlefield management system, and Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2) network. Morocco uses the Abrams to maintain conventional deterrence and for potential operations in the Saharan desert environment.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| Range | 426 km |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine (1,119 kW) |
| Weight | 63.1 tonnes |
| Main Gun | 120mm M256 smoothbore |
| Max Speed | 67 km/h |
| Protection | Chobham/Burlington composite armor; ARAT ERA package |
| Secondary Armament | 2× 7.62mm M240; 1× .50 cal M2HB |
Operators
- Morocco
- United States
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
- Iraq
- Australia
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