M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams

Latest production standard of the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams main battle tank, featuring an improved armor package, third-generation FLIR and vehicle health monitoring. It retains the 120 mm smoothbore gun and gas-turbine propulsion that have defined the Abrams line since 1980.

Max speed

67 km/h

Range

426 km

Combat weight

66,800 kg

💲 Approximate per-unit SEPv3 upgrade cost

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 67 km/h

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 426 km

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Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility.: 23.8 hp/t

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Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.: 1,655 m/s

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 120 mm M256A1 smoothbore cannon
Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.: .50 cal M2 + 2x 7.62 mm M240 machine guns
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 120 mm
Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.: 42

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Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Composite armor with third-generation depleted-uranium mesh inserts
Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact.: Trophy
Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets.: No
Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: smoke grenade launchers, Trophy APS
NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.: Yes

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 9.77 m
Width Overall width — matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.: 3.66 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 2.44 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 66,800 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 4

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 1,500 hp

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Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume.: 1,900 L
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Gas turbine

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: third-generation FLIR, commander's independent thermal viewer
Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $10,500,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 10,300

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 8

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Specifications compiled from public General Dynamics Land Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams has a maximum speed of 67 km/h.

What is the range of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams has a maximum range of 426 km.

How much does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams weigh? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams has a combat weight of 66,800 kg.

How many crew does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams require? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams requires a crew of 4.

What is the main armament of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams's primary weapon is the 120 mm M256A1 smoothbore cannon.

What engine does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams use? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams is powered by the Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine.

What is the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams used for? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams is a main battle tank typically used for anti armor, infantry combat.

How many countries operate the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams is operated by 8 countries.

How much does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams cost? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams has an approximate unit cost of 10,500,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.