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Why The US Chose Turbines Over Diesel Engines For Its M1 Abrams Tanks

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Despite army preference for a GM diesel-powered tank, political lobbying and interference led to Chrysler's turbine-engined tank being chosen for the Abrams.

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Why The US Chose Turbines Over Diesel Engines For Its M1 Abrams Tanks

Despite army preference for a GM diesel-powered tank, political lobbying and interference led to Chrysler's turbine-engined tank being chosen for the Abrams.

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SlashGear broke the news in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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