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-====== Tank Reference ======
+====== Tank Reference: NATO ======
+<WRAP round INFO>
+This article is a part of [[:arma_3:asset_guides|Arma 3 Asset Guides]].
+</WRAP>
+==== 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 =====
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 ^Application|Modern MBT optimized for network-centric warfare and asymmetric threats.|
-=== Leopard 2A7+ ===
+=== M1A2 SEPv1 Abrams ===
-^Description|Latest variant of the German Leopard 2 series with enhanced urban warfare capabilities.|
+^Description|First System Enhancement Package variant of the M1A2.|
-^Primary Armament(s)|120mm L/55A1 smoothbore gun|
+^Primary Armament(s)|120mm M256 smoothbore gun|
-^Secondary Armament(s)|7.62mm MG3A1 machine guns (2)|
+^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
-^Armor|Third-generation composite armor, modular protection packages|
+^Armor|Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor|
-^Countermeasures|ROSY smoke screen system, APS capability|
+^Countermeasures|AN/VLQ-6 MCD, smoke grenade launchers|
-^Special Features|Enhanced night vision, air conditioning, auxiliary power unit|
+^Special Features|Second-generation FLIR sights, improved digital systems|
-^Application|Versatile MBT designed for both conventional and urban operations.|
+^Application|Enhanced digital battlefield capability and improved thermal imaging.|
-=== K2 Black Panther ===
+=== M1A1FEP Abrams ===
-^Description|South Korean advanced MBT with high automation and sophisticated systems.|
+^Description|Firepower Enhancement Package upgrade of the M1A1.|
-^Primary Armament(s)|120mm L/55 smoothbore gun|
+^Primary Armament(s)|120mm M256 smoothbore gun|
-^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm K6 machine gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun|
+^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
-^Armor|Composite armor with nano-ceramic materials|
+^Armor|Depleted uranium mesh-reinforced composite armor|
-^Countermeasures|Soft-kill and hard-kill APS, laser warning receivers|
+^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
-^Special Features|Auto-loading system, advanced suspension system|
+^Special Features|Enhanced fire control system, improved commander's weapon station|
-^Application|Technology-focused MBT emphasizing automation and advanced electronics.|
+^Application|Upgrade package focusing on firepower improvements and targeting capabilities.|
-==== Post Cold War ====
+=== 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.|
-=== Leclerc ===
+=== Merkava Mk IV LIC ===
-^Description|French main battle tank with advanced automation.|
+^Description|Low Intensity Conflict variant of the Mk IV, optimized for urban warfare.|
-^Primary Armament(s)|120mm GIAT CN120-26 smoothbore gun|
+^Primary Armament(s)|120mm MG253 smoothbore gun|
-^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M2HB machine gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun|
+^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm MG, 7.62mm MG, 60mm internal mortar|
-^Armor|Modular composite armor|
+^Armor|Composite modular armor, Trophy APS|
-^Countermeasures|GALIX smoke grenade system|
+^Countermeasures|Trophy APS, smoke grenades, IR jammers|
-^Special Features|Autoloader system, advanced fire control system|
+^Special Features|Enhanced urban warfare protection, improved IED protection|
-^Application|Modern MBT emphasizing crew reduction through automation.|
+^Application|Specialized variant for urban combat and asymmetric warfare.|
-=== Challenger 2 ===
+=== Merkava Mk IV M ===
-^Description|British main battle tank known for excellent armor protection.|
+^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|Chobham/Dorchester armor|
+^Armor|Second generation Chobham/Dorchester armor|
-^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
+^Countermeasures|L8 smoke grenade dischargers|
-^Special Features|Digital fire control system, thermal imaging|
+^Special Features|Digital fire control system, battlefield identification system|
-^Application|Heavy MBT focused on survivability and firepower.|
+^Application|Heavy MBT emphasizing crew survivability and accurate long-range engagement.|
 ==== Cold War Era ====
-=== M60A3 Patton ===
+=== Leopard 1A3 ===
-^Description|Upgraded variant of the M60 series.|
+^Description|Improved variant of the Leopard 1 with new turret design.|
-^Primary Armament(s)|105mm M68A1 rifled gun|
-^Secondary Armament(s)|12.7mm M85 machine gun, 7.62mm M240 machine gun|
-^Armor|Conventional steel armor with spaced armor sections|
-^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
-^Special Features|Thermal sight, laser rangefinder|
-^Application|Second-generation MBT, widely exported and still in service.|
-=== Leopard 1A5 ===
-^Description|Final major upgrade of the Leopard 1 series.|
 ^Primary Armament(s)|105mm L7A3 rifled gun|
 ^Secondary Armament(s)|7.62mm MG3 machine guns (2)|
-^Armor|Conventional steel armor|
+^Armor|Spaced armor in welded turret|
 ^Countermeasures|Smoke grenade launchers|
-^Special Features|Digital fire control system, thermal imaging|
+^Special Features|New welded turret design, improved armor protection|
-^Application|Mobile MBT emphasizing speed over heavy armor.|
+^Application|Mobile MBT focusing on firepower and mobility over heavy armor.|
+~~DISCUSSION~~
+{{tag>Arma_3 West NATO}}