117 Flashcards
How many tanks?
58 M1A1
Mission of the tank Battalion?
To close with and destroy the enemy by using armor protected firepower, shock effect, and maneuver and to provide anti mechanized fire in support of the MARDIV.
Tank battalion consists of….
H&s co, anti- tank plt and 4 tank co.
How man TOWs are in the TB
26
How many tank recorder vehicles
5 M88A1
The TB is best employed as…
A maneuver force
Employment of the TB must take advantage of…
Speed mobility and firepower or the organization.
Primary function of M1A1
Main battle tank supports all MAGTF organization.
Cruising range of M1A1
289/279 w/wout NBC
Speed of M1A1
42 mph governed max, 30 mph cross country
Crew of M1A1
Driver,loader,gunner, tank commander
Rounds of M1A1
Kinetic(sabot) and chemical (heat)
Main weapon system of M1A1
120 mm M256
Secondary weapon M1A1
M2 50 cal and M240 7.62
Improvements to M1A1
120 mm smooth bore main gun. NBC over pressure system, deep water fortification kit. PLRS, DECU enhanced ship tied owns and battlefield override.
Mission of TOW
Engage and destroy enemy armored vehicle
Max range of TOW?
2.33 miles
When was TOW fielded?
1970
System improvements to the M88AE1 Hercules recovery vehicle
Powe pack, winch and hoist, improved towing/ breaking. Additional 70 tons, suspension, power assisted breaks, hydraulics and aux power.
Hercules may be transported by…
Highway, marine, rail, air according to MTMCTEA
Purpose of m60a1 AVLB
Launch 60 foot scissor bridge
Load capacity of launched bridge
Tracked/wheeled up to class 60
Road-width of of AVLB
12 foot 6 in
How fast can the bridge be emplaned
2-5 min/ retrieve in 10 under armor
