Tank BN Flashcards

1
Q

Mission of Tank BN

A

Is to close with and destroy the enemy by using armor protected fire power, shock effect, and manuver to provide anti mechanized fire support of the MARDIV

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2
Q

Primary tank in the Marine corps

A

M1A1

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3
Q

Range of the M1A1@25 mph?

A

273-298

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4
Q

max speed M1A1?

A

42 mph (governed)

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5
Q

How many types of warheads for tanks?

A

3

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6
Q

what type of warheads is kinetic energy?

A

SABOT

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7
Q

What type of warheads is chemical energy?

A

HEAT

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8
Q

what type of warheads is Anti personnel?

A

APERS

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9
Q

what is the main weapon of the M1A1?

A

M256A1

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10
Q

what is the bore diameter of the M256A1?

A

120mm

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11
Q

how many secondary weapons does the M1A1 have?

A
  1. ..
    1) 50 caliber M48
    2) 7.62mm M240
    3) M250 grenade launcher
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12
Q

The M1A1 is an imprveised version of the ______ tank.

A

M1 main battle tank

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13
Q

operation desert storm showed an effective range of _____ meters.

A

4000 meters

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14
Q

TOW missile system stands for?

A

Marine tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided (TOW) missile weapons system

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15
Q

what is the primary purpose of TOWs?

A

To engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles!

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16
Q

maximum effective range of the TOW?

A

2.33 miles (3.75KM)

17
Q

What year was the TOW missile system fielded?

A

1970

18
Q

The TOW is employed on what vehicles?

A

HMMWV or LAV-AT

19
Q

The TOW missiles have a maintenance free shelf life for how long?

A

20 years

20
Q

M88A2 is also know as?

A

Hercules Recovery Vehicle

21
Q

What is the M88A2 Hecules recovery vehicle used for?

A

To recover Tanks

22
Q

The M88A2 Hecules recovery vehicle can travel according to whom?

A

Highway or airfraffic controlling

23
Q

Cruising range of the M1A1 with NBC system?

A

289 miles

24
Q

How many crew members are in the M88A2?

A
  1. ..
    1) Commander
    2) operator
    3) machanic / rigger
25
Q

A launched bridge can be employed how fast?

A

2-5 mins