In the US, revealed the details of testing the latest version Abrams tank. We are talking about test version M1A2 SEP V3.
Tests M1A2 Systems Engineering Plan of the third version took place at the Yuma test site in Arizona. It usually tests a variety of technical means., who are preparing for delivery to the American army. Tanks are no exception.. It was at the Yuma training ground that absolutely all versions of the Abrams were tested, starting with the first - developed back in the 1970s.
During the tests, the crew of the M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 tank was tasked with marching a distance of approximately 340 km cross country.
Tank test group specialist Rob Wilson is quoted by the Defense Blog:
We have several test courses, which are associated with the passage on various types of roads. Tanks can go along these roads when performing operations in various parts of the world.. Our task is to drive the tank over various road surfaces for thousands of miles..
One of the tests is testing the tank after stopping on a hillside with a limited amount of fuel in the tanks.. According to Wilson, This test allows you to find out, can the fuel pump still be efficient “Abrams”, can fuel be efficiently delivered to the engine after stopping at a significant angle, when the fuel “left at one end of the system”. “essential angle” in this case, the angle at 30 degrees.
Wilson:
We checked the efficiency of the fuel pump to see if, will he be able to restart the engine after a break in his work on a slope.
For some reason, the result of this test is not reported..
Photo by Mark Schauer
celebrated, that during the tests the tank was tested for stability and efficiency of the fuel system and with various side slopes.
Additional check touched the brake system M1A2 SEP V3, fire control electronics, tank gun (for rate of fire).
Also, the check touched the structural elements, that have been 3D printed. Abrams Armor tiles tested.
Representatives of the testing team note, that the latest version of the tank has many built-in diagnostic systems, including modular (removable) facilities, capable of enabling the crew to carry out diagnostics in the field - without delivery to the base.
celebrated, that the latest version of the Abrams tank has heavier armor, which places special demands on suspension.
Rob Wilson:
Purpose of testing – prepare him for battle. In the end, the tank will be with the military, and we want, to be so perfect, as much as possible, and to work flawlessly.
