117 GCE Tank Battalion Fundamentals Flashcards
Secondary Weapon M1A1
.50 caliber M2 machine gun and 7.62 M240 machine gun
The Tank BN is best employed…
As a maneuver element without detaching units.
What are the two types of Warheads used for M1A1?
Kinetic energy (sabot) and Chemical energy (heat)
What class is the bridge for M60A1?
Class 60
M1A1 is an improved version of what?
M1 Main Battle Tank (MBT)
What is the primary mission for the TOW?
To engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles, primarily tanks.
How much extra weight does the M88A1E1?
approx. 70 tons
What is the M88A1E1?
Hercules Recovery Vehicle
Cruising Range for M1A1
289 w/o NBC system
279 with NBC system
Crew for M1A1
4- Driver, Loader, Gunner and Tank Commander
What is the type and length of the bridge for M60A1?
60-foot scissors-type bridge
What is the storage life of the TOW?
20 year maintance free
What is the secondary mission for the TOW?
To destroy other point targets such as non-armored vehicles, crew-served weapons and launchers.
What is the roadway width of the AVLB?
12 feet 6 inches
How long does is take to retrieve the bridge?
10 minutes under armor
When was TOW weapon system fielded?
1970
Bridge emplacement can be placed in how long?
2 to 5 minutes
What is the mission of the Tank BN
Is to close with and destroy the enemy by using armor-protected firepower, shock effect and maneuver and to provide anti-tank mechanized fire.
Main Weapon of M1A1
120mm M256 main gun
Maximum effective range of TOW missile weapons system
2.33 miles
What is most recent upgrade for the TOW?
TOW 2 launcher
TOW2 system is composed of what?
Reusable launcher, a missile guidance set and sight system
What are the improvements from M1 to M1A1?
Improved Armor 120mm smoothbore gun NBC Overpressure System Deep Water Fording Kit (DWFK) Position Location Reporting Systems (PLRS) Ship Tie Downs Digital Electronic Control Unit
What are the three major sections?
Launcher, Hull and the Bridge
What are the improvements to the M88A1E1?
Upgraded power pack (engine and transmission), higher winch and hoist capacities, increased tow/breaking performance, and increased armor protection, upgraded suspension, power-assisted brakes, improved hydraulic system.
What is the M60A1?
Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (M60A1 AVLB)
Speed for M1A1
MAXIMUM-42 miles per hour (governed)
CROSS COUNTRY- 30 miles per hour
What does TOW stand for?
Tube Launched, Optically Tracked, Wire Guided
