Tank BN Flashcards
Mission of Tank BN
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
Primary tank in the Marine corps
M1A1
Range of the M1A1@25 mph?
273-298
max speed M1A1?
42 mph (governed)
How many types of warheads for tanks?
3
what type of warheads is kinetic energy?
SABOT
What type of warheads is chemical energy?
HEAT
what type of warheads is Anti personnel?
APERS
what is the main weapon of the M1A1?
M256A1
what is the bore diameter of the M256A1?
120mm
how many secondary weapons does the M1A1 have?
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1) 50 caliber M48
2) 7.62mm M240
3) M250 grenade launcher
The M1A1 is an imprveised version of the ______ tank.
M1 main battle tank
operation desert storm showed an effective range of _____ meters.
4000 meters
TOW missile system stands for?
Marine tube launched, optically tracked, wire guided (TOW) missile weapons system
what is the primary purpose of TOWs?
To engage and destroy enemy armored vehicles!