I am an Army veteran (3rd Armored Cavalry) with experience with both the M1A1 and M1A2. I will provide quality control if necessary: @2:30 Top speed on flat, solid ground. Slower over rough terrain, but still capable of rapid pace (well over 30mph) @2:33 Fuel is distributed between 4 tanks: 2 in the rear and 2 in the front. Fuel is standard JP8 petroleum, similar to diesel. M1 can also run on other fuel types in distress. @2:45 .6 mpg while driving, it has been suggested (not verified) that it takes 2 gallons to start the engine. For tanks not equipped with an EAPU (External Auxiliary Power Unit, a.k.a. generator) The engine is often left running to keep vital onboard systems operating even while sitting for extended periods- and in theory, to conserve fuel required by frequent restarts. @3:30 There are 7 PAIRS of roadwheels contacting the ground on either side (the narrator is not specific, but the animation did show them). @3:56 The sensation of riding a tank over rough terrain can be described as being in a boat on choppy water: It "floats" over all but the most extreme obstacles. @4:07 I have experienced extreme inclines (up and down) that I would have only attempted with a modified 4x4 vehicle, bridged trenches and never felt them, crossed through mud that would have swamped any other imaginable vehicle, and travelled at speed across rough terrain at top speed that, if attempted in my jeep, would have jarred my teeth loose and broken suspension parts. @5:40 The "Power Pack", or engine, is modular and designed to be quickly, easily and regularly removed to ease maintenance. It can be prepped for removal by the crew and be out on the ground behind the tank within 20 minutes. It can be replaced just as efficiently. I have done this many times. @6:24 "Make sure to stay clear when the engine is on"- There is a "jet wash" at the rear of the tank while it is running that gets more intense under power. At idle it is minor and is a boon during cold, snowy weather (look for groups of soldiers gathered behind idling tanks in the winter enjoying the heat.). ( "Crank up my $6 million space heater." is a common command from tank commanders during the winter.) @6:27 The phone is for infantry (using the tank as cover, etc.) so that they may coordinate movement and safety with the tank crew who are not able to see them. @7:55 In addition to the loader's MG, the commander's hatch is typically equipped with a .50Cal MG (unknown why this is not mentioned or represented.) @7:58 Smoke Grenade Launchers: The animation is inaccurate- smoke grenades are actually launched from the chambers and disbursed around the area to provide wider visual coverage. Not mentioned is that the tank is also equipped with a smoke generator that sprays fuel into the hot exhaust in order to create a large cloud that can be backed into or allowed to drift in a beneficial direction. @10:13 The driver's compartment is often referred to as "the coffin". It is actually very comfortable and drivers are known to doze off during periods of inactivity. - The only thing not mentioned that I need to add is what makes the M1A2 particularly different from the M1A1 is the addition of the CITV (there are other improvements, but this is by far the most significant): The CITV is the Commanders Independent Thermal Viewer: It is the cylindrical protrusion on top of the turret just in front of the loader's hatch. This allows the tank commander to scan the battlefield and acquire targets independently of the gunner or the orientation of the main gun. This provides two sets of eyes independently scanning for targets and gives much more rapid target acquisition before and after firing; enabling immediate referencing of an identified target after another has been destroyed.

2:17 Length: 9,75m Width: 3,66m Height: 2,43m 2:33 top speed 68 km/h 2:51 M1A2 1893 L 0,25 km/L 483 km Avg. car 61 L 10,63 km/L 644 km 7:20 muzzle vel. = 5633kph (1565m/s) distance = 3,2 km

FYI Creighton Abrams was the battalion commander of the 37th Tank Battalion in WW2 which was a spearhead unit for General Patton’s army in Europe during WW2. He was an outstanding tank officer, that is why the tank was named after him - not his service in Vietnam.

Drive an A1 for a few years, and I have to say I'm impressed with the information in this video. Also, 1st time I got to drive, load, and shoot from an M1A2SEP, it was like a whole new tank to us. Crazy the amount of upgrades between generations, even while the appearance is relatively unchanged.

I have to ask myself.....do I really need to know how a tank works...or, should I be cutting grass right now? Well, you never can tell when I may need to run a tank. I know how to cut grass.

As a Abrams Mechanic I can say I was surprised how accurate this was, good job mate.

4:09 я в этот момент вспомнил тот самый видеоролик на котором абрамс безуспешно пытается взабраться на заснеженный холм.

Great video! It was really interesting to learn about the different parts of the M1A2 Abrams and how they work together. The turbine engine explanation was particularly helpful. I also enjoyed seeing the way the tank steers by controlling the speed of the tracks.

“Its historically accurate too, which means you can learn a lot while playing.” *cuts to anime decal on an attack heli*

He could have made a generic round and nobody would have noticed, but he went and accurately modelled an APFSDS round. Mad props.

Great video, Jared. I'm fascinated with how these massive machines are powered and steered. The Transmission and drive train are interesting as well. Thanks for the video! ❤

Great video. I was a 19K (crewman) on the M1 / M1A1 in the late 80's - early 90's. I have to say, the hardest part as a driver, was staying awake, especially running at night. Very little, if any sleep, laying in a nice reclined position, the soft green glow of your night sight screen, the low hum on the engggggggggggggggggggggg

I was a turret, and haul mechanic for 11 years. Just wanted to mention the fact it can be programed to lock onto multiple targets, and hit everyone without slowing down.

Awesome video!! I have a good friend who was a tank commander back in the early 80's. He is so interesting to chat with about battle tanks. Keep up the great videos!!

I worked on the M60, & A1 prototype and the 1st production vehicle's 74'-90' D/L plants, that was a nice but brief tour

"war thunder is actually a pretty good way to learn about tanks" *_Shows a clip of a tank drifting while shooting another tank_*

"The tank can even climb some very steep hills" War thunder: nope, he can not

Easy to understand this famous tank completely. It takes only a few minutes to grasp the reason why this tank is applauded as the excellent.

Great instructional videos! I just want to add that Creighton Adams also fought in WWII. He was as aggressive a commander as Patton, and Patton was to have said Creighton was his only peer.

"The exhaust comes out the back, so make sure to stay clear when the engine is on." Unless you're an infantryman doing a field exercise in the middle of winter. Then tank exhaust is like heaven.

"It's historically accurate too" *shows a copter with anime paint job*

My son said, “I love that guy” when he saw Jared’s photo at the end of the video. Thank you Jared!

Just so people are aware. This is very well done video of fundamental information that does not vear that much off from all tank designs. The type of materials that make up the armor and the fire control systems are what really separate tanks on the battlefield. This is why Ukraine is getting a version of of the tank that has Tungsten armor and not the classified one the U.S uses. The tanks they are receiving will be new production for this reason. The U.S makes about 10 to 15 tanks a month for our military and others.

My son just graduated from Fort Benning, one day before the base was renamed to Fort Moore, and he’s an M1A2 tank crewman. He’s loaded and fired the tank, but it seems his subjective training was more focused as a driver. So this is why I’m here, to see exactly what this machine is all about. Thank you sincerely for creating and posting this incredibly well-articulated and visual video, Jared! You’ve brought about much knowledge and catharsis to a soldier’s father who priorly knew very little about the job and machine his son was training on and in. I have absolutely subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work, because you’re doing something beautiful and important.

I applaud you for being able to mention war thunder like eight times in eleven and half minutes.

Love the fact that War Thunder is historically accurate. Oh wait my Tiger just got shot by a cold war era tank.

Dayum the mechanics of a tank are so amazing and fascinating to look at and learn

That was dope, I was a cannon crew member in the army. 13 bravo. I was the #1 man in a Paladin. A lot of similarities.

The turret works basically like in a helicopter. When you spin it fast enough, the tank will fly.

I was a M60-A1 crewman during the Gulf War and M1A2 after the war. It was like going from driving a tractor to driving a Cadillac, amazing tank. SFMF

You know it's funny that the Commanders hatch looks just like that observation room on the flight deck of aircraft carriers.

2:10 танки требуют много топлива из-за низкого расхода😅 Это хорошо. 3:50 лучше держаться за ровных дорог😊. Тоже очень хорошо.

Imagine being a Vietkong soldier and you come out of your tunnels to see a chopper with an anime girl print dropping bodies

I was a tanker. The only position I didn't do was being the TC(tank commander), I did driver, loader, amd gunner. Turret can be rotated manually, or hydraulically. There is no phone on the back. The is a hookup for a radio to communicate with the crew inside the tank. A damn good crew can hit a target at almost 4 miles with the main gun, 1000+ meters with the coax, about 950 with the loader's 240. Smoke canister launchers. Unless you are short, you are not completely standing up in a tank, even other countries. If a loader takes longer than 5 seconds to load that gun, they do not need to be on a tank. The most comfortable spots to sleep on a tank are the front slope and driver's hole.

So a tank is very supercar-like, in that: 1. Sits very lower to the ground. 2. Very impractical inside. 3. Accommodates very little number of people. 4. It's rear-driven. 5. It's engine is in the rear. 6. Is a gas guzzler. 7. Very expensive & exclusive. I want one.

Had the pleasure of checking one out up close the other day. It wasn’t operational and being made ready to get shipped.

“What’s your favorite car” “M1 Abrams” “That’s a tank” “I know it is”

M1A1: "Who are you?" M1A2: "I am you, but stronger"

On the surface, this is a pretty solid 3D model of an abrams, but there's some seriously questionable aspects ot the model, such as the symmetric turret, the raised drivers hatch, the huge lower front plate, the lack of 50 cal machine gun, the extruded mantlet, but overall, it does do a good job at expressing the profile of the abrams

All you have to do to defeat a tank is literally just lay a wet tarp or cotton sheet over the top of it. The crew then can 't get out, the cameras, targeting and machine guns can't be used, the driver won't be able to move the tank bc they can no longer see, its APS will be rendered useless, and spinning the turret isn't going to remove the wet sheet either. A bazillion dollar tank defeated by a couple thrift-store bedsheets. And yes, it's been done, I've seen it done, and it works.

“Historically accurate” Next frame there is an anime girl painted on the side of a helicopter.

tank engine while running: quiet tank engine while starting: sounds like a helicopter and a plane flying above your city (including ps4)

My only critique is that there are not four tow shackles on the front. There are two, down low on the hull at the corners. There are also two on the back in the same relative position. Other than that I found this a very well done video and the graphics are stunning! I was on the original M1 series for five years.

What they need is an armor/frame upgrade, besides a complete redo on their power plant, which can also serve dual or even triple functions Stronger, lighter armor, besides the frame and everything else

When i was young i always thought the smoke launchers to be an anti aircraft missiles pod

I came here to watch War Thunder, but a guy called Jared, talks sometimes about How does a Tank work.

Rather than quiet, the Abrams is what I'd call directionally loud. Behind the tank is very loud, but any other direction is rather quiet. The high pitch also reduces the distance the sound travels.

Great job Jared ! Very simple shown how this tank works.

“ War Thunder is historically accurate” *shows attack helicopter with anime sticker

“War Thunder is historically accurate” Me: Ohhhh so THAT’S why my WW2 heavy tanks are going against Cold War MBT’s with HEATFS

Actually the main purpose of the side skirts is not to protect the tracks and wheels but to serve as spaced armor for the sides of the hull, protecting the hull from HEAT warheads (high explosive anti-tank, a type of shaped charge) in particular. Because of the spaced armor, when the warhead detonates, the metal jet emitted by the warhead will first cut through the skirt but get dispersed in the space between skirt and hull, causing it to lose a lot of its armor penetration ability. (Note that "tandem warheads" detonating two or more shaped charges in succession have in turn been designed to mitigate this defense … the usual arms race.)

stay clear when the engine is on, lol. um we used the running engine of a tank as a heater many times. also was great and fast way to heat up our mre's.

That was an interesting War Thunder advertisement. It even had a few minutes worth of Abrams Tank information in it.

I'm just gonna put this here real quick The tank is protected by an armor type known as composite armor, basically this armor consists of different elements sandwiched between each other, the armor works differently depending on the ammunition type fired at it, for kinetic energy rounds (the ammunition tanks used to go against other tanks) it shatters the dart using the hard and brittle ceramics, as for shaped charges (it's basically the ammunition of the RPG but for tanks) it deflects the molten jet stream using spaces between the armor, thought this is just one type of composite armor, the Chobam armor which is used in the M1A2, there are other types of composite armor used on different tanks, with different ways on how they work, this armor is placed almost all around the tank (on some tanks even the front pieces of the side skirts), though it is more concentrated on the turret, as seen on the X-Ray at 9:01 Aside from composite armor there are also other ways to improve a tank's protection, such as Explosive Reactive Armor, this type of armor is used on the M1A2 TUSK (Tank Urban Survival Kit) modification, these are those square boxes on the side of that particular modification, this armor explodes upon contact with both kinetic energy rounds and shaped charged rounds, although it protects better against shaped charges, by exploding, it prematurely detonates the ammunition and disturbing the trajectory of the jet stream, and making it hit the outside armor harmlessly. Correction : I made a mistake on the M1A2's armor, and that is apparently the Chobham armor was not on that particular tank, it is only present on the M1 Abrams model, the earliest variant with a 105mm cannon, the M1A2 uses what's called a HAP-3 armor, which is an armor developed from the aforementioned Chobham armor P. S. if you want to try War Thunder I'd suggest to be patient while playing it, especially with the grind and the fact that sometimes you have to fight against Cold War era tanks in a WW2 vehicle (the matchmaking is based on a tank's performance and not the time they were built), though this will only happen at later tiers so don't worry about lower tiers, it's quite fun there

It’s really interesting to see how tanker is operated. You can Pat Richardson & Tim Allen drive a couple of those on the Home Improvement show.

The armor isn't really angled to deflect strikes. It's angled so that there is more material between the strike and the crew.

One small Detail: the smoke grenade launchers actually launch small grenades wich Land in front of the tank and smoke there. Other than that it’s a nice visualization, and it’s always nice to see Germans and Americans engineer something together

*historically accurate:* As you can see the detail of the anime girl on the helicopter. It is very accurate.

The shell shown is a kinetic energy round called APFSDS uses theblenght of it's self to penetrate,the pens make the round be more aerodynamic to be faster and have more kinetic energy and so more penetration,the shell is hard to riochtec probably because of thebpens and since the round is so small it can go trough the barrel of the other tanks.the penetration can reach up to 400 mm APFSDS means Armor Piercing Fin (small) Stabilized (good to angled armor) Discarding (discards thing Around it) Sabot (the thing Around it)

Great design ! What an incredible tank !

A small detail , turret on rotation intersects with body of tank. Fantastic animation overall.

6:11 "it's fairly quiet" War Thunder: *RREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

Wikipedia article of the tank The M1 Abrams is a third-generation American main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense (now General Dynamics Land Systems)[9] and named for General Creighton Abrams. Conceived for modern armored ground warfare and now one of the heaviest tanks in service at nearly 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons), it introduced several innovative features, including a multifuel turbine engine, sophisticated Chobham composite armor, a computer fire control system, separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment, and NBC protection for crew safety. Initial models of the M1 were armed with a licensed-produced 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 gun, while later variants feature a licensed Rheinmetall 120 mm L/44.

These tanks have great suspensions. I've seen them in person during high speed training..

“It’s hard to find reference images” Yeah, cause it’s still classified.

Historicaly acurate *spits out coffee*

Все чертежи в разрезе прекрасны.

Abrams was commander of pattons spearhead in 3rd army in ww2 where he made a name for himself

Good video! One correction-once the loader secures his round from behind the ballistic shield doors, he does not rotate his body 180 degrees clockwise and then place the round into the breech. There is absolutely no physical room within the turret to accommodate this action and, even if there were, it would be impossible to maintain your balance while the tank is moving. It would also take way too long to load. Once you secure the round with your left hand on the aft cap, you place your right hand under the casing. Push the round upward with your right hand so that the business end now rests in the crook of your left arm like you are cradling a baby, and place your right hand on the aft cap. The round is now pointed directly into the open breech. Push forward with your right fist so that the round slides along your left arm and into the breech, which will slam closed. Make sure the shield door is closed, take the weapon off of manual “safe,” clear the path of recoil, scream “UP,” and brace yourself for the ignition and recoil that follows. I spent 9 years on the M1, M1IP, M1A1, M1A1“Heavy,” and the M1A1HC, and this video brought back hella memories. Including drying my wet with sleet clothing in the exhaust on early, freezing mornings. PS: after 3 days in the turret with 2 other big, unshowered guys on MRE diets, the stench gets pretty heinous.

0:39 "it's historically accurate" Anime girl chopper flies by

VERY GOOD Jared. Excellent information and illustration. Thanks

Love, love, love your animation videos! Please keep'm coming!

As a former M1A1 tanker, I really loved this animation! Thank you very much! 😊👍🏼🙏🏼

I was the signal officer for a Tank Battalion of M1A2 in the early 90s. Quite a sight to see them live fire on the range; especially, at night. Look like a single pulse of a tight red laser beam at night moving when a sabot round is fired down range for +2 miles at night and covers the distance in under 2 seconds.

I must say this is the best video I have seen for this and if you could do more tanks maybe so WWI tanks or more military vehicles I would really like that and I think others would enjoy those videos too.

@5:12 these aren't engine cooling fans they are cold and wet infantry heaters/dryers.

I got to serve on all three of these tanks in the 90's. I remember the most significant changes were the 105mm gun of the M1 to the 120mm smooth bore gun of the M1A1 and the CITV (Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer) of the M1A2 that allowed the gunner and Commander to scan for targets simultaneously and a built in navigation system.

Smoke grenades: they do not just sit there and emit smoke while sitting in the launcher; they get get launched away from the tank while emitting smoke to create a large cloud which hopefully conceals the hank from the enemies sight (both visually and thermally).

Finally a professional presentation

There is much much more to a tank that was not mentioned in this video. It's really the most basic of information. 1. There is no singular best tank. Every tank is a tool designed for a single purpose and with a different doctrine in mind. Ever tried to saw with a hammer? 2. Tanks are not even close to invincibility. The Abrams e.g. has composite armour in the front of the hull, the sides are simple slabs of steel. The turret has composite armour in the front and sides but the front is much much thicker and the sides are only armoured so that the turret has a similar protection level from a wider angle. At 90 degrees the sides won't stop anything that fires remotely modern ammunition. Is just can't be thick enough. 3. Tanks are not really given away by sound. Because when you are able to hear them, they put themselves too close to you. Like in the Russo-Georgian War they went on the top of high rise buildings and shot RPGs at the passing Russian tanks from a above where they don't have armour. Again tanks are easy to kill if you have access, which is proximity. What gives tanks away is their thermal signature. They are 60 Ton steel boxes, especially in desert environment, they absorb a lot of heat from the sun and create their own with their engine. They are very visible on a thermal. So much so the Germans developed an experimental tank with a vented hull to make it "invisible" back in the 80s. Judging from the existence of the L2A7, that didn't pan out. 4. In tank on tank combat: Who ever hits first usually wins. This is because they shoot from cover, get their kill, and move away. The image of a tank pressing into enemy lines is just wrong. The last tanks designed to do this would have been the Soviet T-50 series of tanks. They were built in great numbers so loosing one or thirty is not much of an issue. But they then also realised that a much more efficient alternative is a better tank. Like the T-64. What pushes today in western and eastern militaries is mechanised infantry. There are a lot more IFVs than tanks for a reason. A tank is fuck off expensive. 5. Todays tanks are plasterd with ERA which provides a singular protection against shaped charges for a singular reason: Guerilla Warfare. The tanks at the beginning of the whole middle east debacle were and are made to combat national militaries, which they do brilliantly. But for an extended stay, they really were not made for that. As such and consequently every western military up armoured their tanks to levels unsuited for an actual war where the mobility reduction is suicidal as that is what allows one tank to get the drop on another and again: who hits first wins. But they had to, because Joe with his 50 year old Soviet RPG is regularly close enough to hit unarmoured spots and he does not care about his own life. If he does, he puts a lot of explosives in the ground and waits a for a patrol to be stupid enough to drive over it. tl:dr Tanks and their usage is as complicated as their technology. This video shows the basic components of a tank. Don't believe the robo voice from a UKposts video. Countries spend billions on a doctrine and make equipment fitting to it. It's better for you and me both that we never find out who was right in the end.

He forgot the part where you can cook canned food on the back grill. That was my favorite part of being a tanker haha. 19kilo Fort Riley, KS, 1-63 AR, Charlie Company. "Best job I ever had".

There was also a M2 Browning 50 caliber machine gun on the M1A2 Abrams tank on the commanders hatch

Thanks Jared. Very informative.

"This tank weighs a whopping 68 US tons" "We were on the verge of greatness, we were this close"

Caterpillar treads are not only for rough terrain. They also spread out the load over a large area so that the tank can drive over soft terrain such as sand, soft/wet dirt, mud and snow. The treads also supply numerous gripping surfaces/edges that improve traction.

TOG2: stealth: low (quite large and heavy, very slow) Durability: extreme (80 tons = high chance of deflection or stopping the rounds) Power (damage of gun): medium (a rapid-fire 17 pounder or the average 70mm cannon) Fire rate: medium-high (quick to load)

When I was in the Army (in as a 19k mos) in 2006. I vividly remember hitting speeds around 65mph.

“War Thunder is historically acurate.” *shows an AH-1Z Viper with an anime skin*

warthunder:"free to play" "to win though, you need to pay"

Turret: *YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND*

Well that's all cool and nice... but what's the actual Nürburgring laptime of one of those?

I was a crewman of the M1A1 Abrams in the mid 90's, and yes, the Abrams is an awesome machine. As I discharged, my unit was upgrading to the A2 Abrams so unfortunately I didn't have the pleasure of working with it. That was great graphics and explanations used and pretty accurate as well. Thank you for the video. Well done. 🙂

Although Creighton Abrams was MACV commander in Vietnam (while I served there), his real claim to fame -- and the reason the tank is named for him -- is that he was cited by General George Patton as being his best tank battalion commander in Europe -- "He's the world champion." Abrams was one of the armored leaders who broke the siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. As such, he was a tank expert. He was the one who laid out the ballpark specifications for what became his namesake tank. Nice video!

Graphic presentation is fantastic. Very talented

6:40 “the tank can even spin in place while the main gun remains locked on target” he says as the tank noclips through itself. 😂😂😂

4:21 "War Thunder is a good way to learn about tanks" *shows video clip of a tank doing some John Wick maneuver shooting another tank point blank while drifting* Seems legit.

"War Thunder is historically accurate" Also Jared the next second: "waifuuuuu"

"Coaxial" means sharing a common axis, but secondary guns called "coaxial" on tanks (such as in this video at 6:45) are not actually coaxial with the main gun... they're just aimed parallel to the main gun.

Thank you very much ,you make effort in this film, it is very important and clear,I am salute you ,

"it's historically accurate too" *Itashi cobra in the very next scene*: are you sure about that