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Trophy APS Adds Weight To Abrams While Shielding Tank From More Threats

Friday, August 18th, 2017

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Trophy APS Adds Weight To Abrams While Shielding Tank From More Threats

Aerial drone image of an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crew, from the 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducting Table VI Gunnery at Fort Stewart, Ga. December 8, 2016.

Mounting the Trophy active protection system (APS) on an M1 Abrams results in a net increase in weight of about half a ton to the already 73-ton tank, but achieves a vehicle survivability level that only an unacceptably heavy amount of traditional armor could provide.With Trophy installed “you are protected against a broader range of threats,” Maj. Gen. David Bassett told reporters last week during a media day at Aberdeen Test Center, Md. “Everybody talks about losing weight with active…

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