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January 4, 2024The Abrams tanks have yet to prove themselves in the ongoing war in Ukraine, despite being delivered two months ago.
This information reported according to Forbes.
“It’s unclear what Ukraine is doing with its 31 Abrams,” the article states.
Their absence from the battlefield is linked to the vulnerability of the American tanks to FPV drones from above and the sides, where the M1 has its thinnest armor.
“Even with an old anti-tank charge, an FPV can penetrate this area, killing or injuring crew members. It can damage various electronic components inside the turret or ignite it, forcing the crew to evacuate,” the article mentions.
The tank’s side protection is also deemed outdated by the authors, covered by “outdated side skirts made of composite armor.” Hence, the article recommends reinforcing the Abrams’ armor with additional anti-drone defenses before deploying them to combat units.