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Mission of the tank battalion?
Close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected fire power, shock effect, and maneuver. And provide anti-mechanized fire in support of the MARDIV.
How man tanks are there in a Tank battalion?
58
What is the primary tank of the USMC?
M1A1
What is the primary function of the M1A1?
-Main battle tank
-Supports all MAGTF
What is the cruising range of the M1A1 without the NBC system?
289 miles (465.29KM)
What is the cruising range of the M1A1 with the NBC system?
279 miles (449.19KM)
Max speed of the M1A1?
42mph (67.72kmph) Governed
Cross country speed of the M1A1?
30 mph (48.3kmph)
What is the crew of the M1A1?
4
-Driver
-Loader
-Gunner
-Tank Commander
M1A1 warheads are capable of delivering what two types of energy?
Kinetic (Sabot)
Chemical (heat)
What is the main weapon of the M1A1?
M256 120mm
What are the secondary weapons of the M1A1?
M2 50 Cal Machine Guns
7.62mm M240 machine guns
What are the improvements of the M1A1 MBT?
-NBC overpressure protection system
-Improved Armor package
-Deep Water Fording Kit
-Positon Location Reporting System
-Digital Electronic Control Unit
-Battlefield Override
-Enhanced Ship tie-downs
Again what type of gun is the main gun?
120mm smooth bore, M256
What engagement ranges were demonstrated during Operation Desert Storm?
4000 meters
The M1A1 is also compatible with what?
All USN amphibious ships and craft (LCAC) and Maritime Prepositioning Ships.
What does TOW stand for?
Tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided.
What is the mission of the TOW missile?
Engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles.
What vehicles does the TOW primarily engage?
Tanks
TOW secondary engages?
Other point targets such as:
-Armored vehicles
-Crew served weapons
-Launchers
Max effective range of the TOW missile?
2.33 miles (3.75km)
Long portion: 11 parts
Features of the TOW missile?
1. Fielded in 1970
2. Anti-tank warfare
3. Command to line-of-sight, wire-guided weapon.
4. Operates in all weather.
5. Operates on the dirty battlefield.
6. TOW II is the most recent launcher upgrade.
7. Compatible with all TOW missiles.
8. Has a reusable launcher.
9. Very heavy, generally employed from the HMMWV or LAV-AT.
10. Missile has a 20 year maintenance free storage life.
11. All versions of the TOW missile can be fired from current launcher.
Primary role of the M88A1E1 Hercules Recovery Vehicle (HRV)?
Recovery vehicle for MBTs.
Features of the M88A1E1 HRV?
10 total:
1.Upgraded power pack (engine/transmission)
2. Higher winch/hoist capabilities.
3. Increased tow/breaking performance.
4. Increased armor.
5. Additional 70 tons of weight.
6. Upgraded suspension.
7. Power-assisted breaks.
8. Improved hydraulics.
9. Auxiliary power unit to operate no-load recovery components w/o running engine.
10. Transportable worldwide by highway, rail, marine and air in accordance with Military Traffic Management Command Transportation Engineering Agency (MTMCTEA).
Mission of the M60A1 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge:
Launches and retrieves a 60 foot scissor type bridge.
What are the 3 major sections of the tank?
1. Launcher
2. Hull
3. Bridge
The launcher is mounted how?
As in integral part of the chassis.
Bridge can support what types of vehicles up to what class?
Wheeled and tracked, class 60.
Bridge can be retrieved from what ends?
Either end.
How large is the roadway and how long does emplacement and retrieval take?
-12 feet, 6 inches.
-2-5 Minutes emplacement.
-10 minute retrieval under armor.