====== Tank Reference: NATO ======

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This article is a part of [[:arma_3:asset_guides|Arma 3 Asset Guides]].

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==== Keywords ====

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^Acronym^Full Name^Description^
^TUSK|Tank Urban Survival Kit|Basic urban warfare protection package for M1 Abrams series|
^TUSK II|Tank Urban Survival Kit II|Enhanced version with additional protection and urban warfare capabilities|
^BRAT|Bar Reactive Armor Tile|Reactive armor component of TUSK system|
^ARAT|Abrams Reactive Armor Tile|Advanced reactive armor component for later TUSK variants|

===== Western Bloc =====

==== Modern Era ====

=== M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams ===
^Description|Latest variant of the Abrams MBT with significant digital upgrades and enhanced protection.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm M256A1 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
^Armor|Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor, TUSK urban warfare kit available|
^Countermeasures|AN/VLQ-6 MCD, smoke grenade launchers, Trophy APS (Active Protection System)|
^Special Features|Advanced thermal sights, networked battle management system, improved power generation|
^Application|Modern MBT optimized for network-centric warfare and asymmetric threats.|

=== M1A2 SEPv1 Abrams ===
^Description|First System Enhancement Package variant of the M1A2.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm M256 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
^Armor|Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor|
^Countermeasures|AN/VLQ-6 MCD, smoke grenade launchers|
^Special Features|Second-generation FLIR sights, improved digital systems|
^Application|Enhanced digital battlefield capability and improved thermal imaging.|

=== M1A1FEP Abrams ===
^Description|Firepower Enhancement Package upgrade of the M1A1.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm M256 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
^Armor|Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor|
^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
^Special Features|Enhanced fire control system, improved commander's weapon station|
^Application|Upgrade package focusing on firepower improvements and targeting capabilities.|

=== M1A1SA Abrams ===
^Description|Situational Awareness upgrade package for M1A1.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm M256 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
^Armor|Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor|
^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
^Special Features|Enhanced situational awareness package, improved thermal imaging|
^Application|Focus on crew situational awareness and battlefield intelligence.|

=== Merkava Mk IV LIC ===
^Description|Low Intensity Conflict variant of the Mk IV, optimized for urban warfare.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm MG253 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm MG, 7.62mm MG, 60mm internal mortar|
^Armor|Composite modular armor, Trophy APS|
^Countermeasures|Trophy APS, smoke grenades, IR jammers|
^Special Features|Enhanced urban warfare protection, improved IED protection|
^Application|Specialized variant for urban combat and asymmetric warfare.|

=== Merkava Mk IV M ===
^Description|Latest variant of the Mk IV with enhanced digital capabilities.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm MG253 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm MG, 7.62mm MG, 60mm internal mortar|
^Armor|Advanced composite modular armor, Trophy APS|
^Countermeasures|Trophy APS, smoke grenades, IR jammers|
^Special Features|Advanced battle management system, improved power systems|
^Application|Modern MBT with enhanced digital warfare capabilities.|

=== Leopard 2A6 ===
^Description|Enhanced variant of the Leopard 2 series with improved firepower.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm L/55 smoothbore gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|7.62mm MG3A1 machine guns (2)|
^Armor|Third-generation composite armor|
^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
^Special Features|Enhanced fire control system, longer L/55 gun|
^Application|Improved anti-tank capabilities with longer-range main gun.|

=== FV4034 Challenger 2 ===
^Description|British main battle tank with distinctive rifled main gun.|
^Primary Armament(s)|120mm L30A1 rifled gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|7.62mm L94A1 chain gun, 7.62mm L37A2 machine gun|
^Armor|Second generation Chobham/Dorchester armor|
^Countermeasures|L8 smoke grenade dischargers|
^Special Features|Digital fire control system, battlefield identification system|
^Application|Heavy MBT emphasizing crew survivability and accurate long-range engagement.|

==== Cold War Era ====

=== Leopard 1A3 ===
^Description|Improved variant of the Leopard 1 with new turret design.|
^Primary Armament(s)|105mm L7A3 rifled gun|
^Secondary Armament(s)|7.62mm MG3 machine guns (2)|
^Armor|Spaced armor in welded turret|
^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
^Special Features|New welded turret design, improved armor protection|
^Application|Mobile MBT focusing on firepower and mobility over heavy armor.|

~~DISCUSSION~~

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