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GB_RN

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23. Right.

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #17)

Fri Feb 24, 2023, 11:44 PM

Feb 2023

Wasn't trying to dispute you the fact the Abrams's engine was capable of burning different fuels. Just wanted to confirm whether or not what I'd read about its lessened efficiency on diesel was correct.

Thanks for the info, MCE.

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Poland sends first batch of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2023 OP

good republianmushroom Feb 2023 #1

U.S. may take up to two years to get tanks to Ukraine. former9thward Feb 2023 #2

That is not ok. How long would it take to send to Afghanistan? We have the planes to transport 'em. Evolve Dammit Feb 2023 #3

I may be wrong, but I think a lot of this has to do with having export tanks to send XorXor Feb 2023 #7

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We're the "super-power." Seems we should/could do better??? Evolve Dammit Feb 2023 #10

It's Not About Transport... GB_RN Feb 2023 #13

let us hope the training has been conducted at this point? Anticipatory measures. We can do this. Evolve Dammit Feb 2023 #19

For tank crewmen, field maintenance is a huge, huge responsibility. Aristus Feb 2023 #25

What's the problem? Karadeniz Feb 2023 #4

See My Post Above... GB_RN Feb 2023 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #18

The German Leopard and British Challenger tanks might be better options... brush Feb 2023 #5

.... MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #11

When Using Diesel, Though... GB_RN Feb 2023 #16

Yes, the Abrams will burn through more Diesel and service times will shorten, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #17

Right. GB_RN Feb 2023 #23

+100. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #24

Thanks for additional info. Didn't know it was multi-fuel. brush Feb 2023 #20

Definitely the Leopard and Challenger, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2023 #21

This misconception again: that because the Abrams engine is a "jet" engine, Aristus Feb 2023 #26

This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 #6

TY LMPV.. Cha Feb 2023 #9

And Canada is sending another 4 plus a lot of 155mm ammo OnlinePoker Feb 2023 #12

+1 Kaleva Feb 2023 #22

like it republianmushroom Feb 2023 #15