The M1E3 Abrams Now in Live-Fire Testing at Fort Hood Weighs 60–66 Tons, Carries a Crew of Three Under an Unmanned Turret, and Runs on a Caterpillar Diesel-Electric Drive

The M1E3 Abrams Now in Live-Fire Testing at Fort Hood Weighs 60–66 Tons, Carries a Crew of Three Under an Unmanned Turret, and Runs on a Caterpillar Diesel-Electric Drive

Summary and Key Points: The US Army began live-fire testing of the M1E3 Abrams at Fort Hood on October 4, with tests running through March 2027. The M1E3 keeps the Abrams hull and gun but replaces the gas turbine with a Caterpillar diesel-electric powertrain that burns 40–50% less fuel, adds batteries for an estimated 18 […]