M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

Active/Upgrading

Main Battle Tank · Army · General Dynamics

Third-generation main battle tank. In service since 1980 with continuous upgrades.

Total Cost
$50B
Unit Cost
$10M per unit
Development
8 years
Planned Units
3,500
Delivered
3,500
Start Year
1972
IOC Year
1980
Delivery Progress100% (3,500 / 3,500)

Key Details

SEPv3 upgrade adds Trophy active protection system. Deployed to Europe after Ukraine invasion. 70 tons.

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