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DarkWizard83 — M1 Abrams Grizzly
Published: 2006-05-17 05:10:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 6538; Favourites: 68; Downloads: 309
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The Abrams Grizzly was designed as a battlefield obstacle clearing unit and engineering vehicle, clearing minefields, barbed wire, rubble, and tank ditches to create clear paths for other vehicles using an array of engineering weapons such as dozer plow, a ditch digger, and remotely detonated explosives. Although a heavily armored and technologically sophisticated vehicle, budget constraints led to cancellation of the program in 2001.M1 Abrams Grizzly Vehicle Stats:
Type: Armored Breaching and Engineering Vehicle
Manufacturer: General Dynamics Land Systems
First deployed: 1997
Crew: 2
Length: 7.9 m
Width: 3.7 m
Height: 2.8 m
Weight: 62-65 tons
Armor: Classified - uses Chobham armor design
Armament: 1 x .50-cal BMG remote-controlled machinegun for self-defense
Powerplant: Textron Lycoming AGT1500 1,500hp gas turbine engine
Max speed: 72 km/h
Max range: 498 km
Operators: USA - trial vehicles only
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Comments: 12
isn't there a simular model in use by the british?
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Yeah, its called Trojan, based on the Challenger 2. I think it can be used for this, and more, since it is Britain.
And we can't afford loads of vehicles.
BUT AMERICA RAN OUT OF MONEY? WHAAAAAAAAAAAAA?
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reminds me of those Soviet tank destroyers
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Reminds me of the old Soviet SP guns with the enlarged chassis.
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Well that sucks.
Looks like one hell of a machine though.
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So it never got to see any action? Bummer, looks like a fortress on tracks thou lol.
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Woah... I didn't know such a tank existed. That sucks.
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Interesting. I thought the army was getting along fine with the M9 ACE (Armored Combat Earthmover), even though it only has one crew member, limited armor, and 1 x .50cal MG for defence.
As good as this Grizzly looks, probably best if it stayed away, looks like just another gas-guzzler for army logistics to keep up with.
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I remember when it was unveiled and reported on by the Army Times. I thought it was he strangest looking machine, but it was said it would do a hell of a job. Last I had heard it was still lined up to be brought into service, but the company that builds the M88A2 Hercules lobbied to keep their contract.
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Wicked! Its great seeing vechiles like this for the first time.
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