M1A2 SEP V2 - Revision history

U86277952: Survivability and armour

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Survivability and armour

U17577377: /* Main armament */

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‎Main armament

U28580205: Added history

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Added history

U28580205: /* Description */ Updated to new format

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‎Description: Updated to new format

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‎Media: Added skins

U44629479: Edited About template

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Undo revision 183642 by U139370430 (talk)

U139370430: /* Mobility */

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‎Mobility

U44629479: Edits

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U114881942: /* Pros and cons */

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‎Pros and cons

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+The M1A2 SEP V2 has excellent turret armor, capable of withstanding multiple hits to the turret cheeks. However, there is a slight vulnerability around the composite armor near the gun. This area is more easily penetrated, which could disable the gun and breech, and, if unfortunate enough could incapacitate the entire turret crew. Aside from this, the turret armor is highly effective.
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+[[File:Armor and crew of the M1A2 SEP V2.png|thumb|The armor of the M1A2 SEP V2 shows how well the crew is protected in the turret, with strong defensive capabilities. However, there is a noticeable weak spot in the hull, particularly around the '''upper front plate'''.]]
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 In February 2008, the M1A2 SEP V2 was accepted into service and GDLS would be awarded a contract to upgrade 435 M1A1 Abrams into M1A2 SEP V2 standards, which was fulfilled by January 2017.<ref name="GreenM1Abrams">Green 2015, 150-153</ref><ref name="ZalogaM1A2_SEP">Zaloga 2019, 30-31</ref> The M1A2 SEP V2 remained the primary workhorse of the US Army. It also served as the basis of tests for the hard-kill active protection systems, such as Raytheon’s Quick Kill APS system, the Rafael Trophy system, and a new Modular APS program. In September 2017, the US Army provided a contract for 261 Trophy systems to be implemented onto M1A2 SEP V2 tanks,<ref name="ZalogaM1A2_APS">Zaloga 2019, 35-36</ref> and in July 2022 GDLS was contracted to procure and provide Trophy for M1A2 SEP V2 tanks and onwards.<ref name="DOD_APS">US Department of Defense 2022</ref>
-Work already began on improving the M1A2 SEP V2 further down the service life and in June 2011, a new set of improvements in the form of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) was set.<ref name="ZalogaM1A2_SEP"/> The improvements called for new power generation and monitoring capabilities, utilization of Line-Replaceable Modules maintenance scheme, IED jammers, an ammunition data link for smart munition usage, auxiliary power unit, and armor upgrades.<ref name="USArmy_SEPV3">Givens 2017</ref>  These ECP were folded into M1A2 SEP V3, of which GLDS was contracted in September 2012 to develop, with the first M1A2 SEP V3 begin deliveries in October 2017. <ref name="ZalogaM1A2_SEP"/>
+Work already began on improving the M1A2 SEP V2 further down the service life and in June 2011, a new set of improvements in the form of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) was set.<ref name="ZalogaM1A2_SEP" /> The improvements called for new power generation and monitoring capabilities, utilization of Line-Replaceable Modules maintenance scheme, IED jammers, an ammunition data link for smart munition usage, auxiliary power unit, and armor upgrades.<ref name="USArmy_SEPV3">Givens 2017</ref>  These ECP were folded into M1A2 SEP V3, of which GLDS was contracted in September 2012 to develop, with the first M1A2 SEP V3 begin deliveries in October 2017. <ref name="ZalogaM1A2_SEP" />
 A further development of the M1A2 Abrams started in 2022 as the M1A2 SEP V4 with the first prototype arriving at Fort Hood for the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Brigade Combat Team in 1st Cavalry Division. The SEP V4 was supposed to introduce a new commander and gunner primary sight, both with new laser range finders, thermal imagers, and video cameras; a new meteorological sensor to collect weather data, new communication and data sharing systems, and an upgrade to the ammunition data link for the upcoming XM1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round.<ref name="TWZ_M1A2SEPV4">Trevithick 2022</ref> However, SEP V4 was officially cancelled in September 2023 as the US Army announced a change in focus in improving the Abrams combat capability for the future with the development of the M1E3 variant.<ref name="USA_M1E3">US Army Public Affairs 2023</ref>
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 ;Bibliography
 * Givens, Ashley. 2017. "Army rolls out latest version of iconic Abrams Main Battle Tank". US Army. Last modified October 09, 2017. [https://www.army.mil/article/194952/army_rolls_out_latest_version_of_iconic_abrams_main_battle_tank Website] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20240527205556/https://www.army.mil/article/194952/army_rolls_out_latest_version_of_iconic_abrams_main_battle_tank Archive]).
 * Green, Michael. 2015. ''Images of War: M1 Abrams Tank Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives''. South Yorkshire, UK: Pen & Sword Military.

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{{:M256 (120 mm)/Ammunition|M830, M829, M830A1, M829A2}}
+{{:M256 (120 mm)/Ammunition|M830, M829, M830A1, M829A2, M908}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 == History ==
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+As the [[M1A2 SEP]] (System Enhancement Package) tank came in to become the new standard US Army tank for the turn of the millennia, focus on developing the M1A2 Abrams declined as priority went into the development of the Future Combat System (FCS) that was expected to start replacing the Abrams in 2015. Instead, development steps during the early 2000s were moreso reactionary to the insurgency warfare in Iraq after the US invasion in 2003. Such modifications included IED jammers, bustle rack extensions, armored gun shields for the machine guns, and Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK).<ref name="ZalogaM1A2_OIF">Zaloga 2019, 21-25</ref>
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 {{USA medium tanks}}

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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]].
+The combat operations of the early 2000s with Operation Iraqi Freedom showcased that the [[M1A2 SEP|M1A2 System Enhancement Package (SEP)]] still had rooms for improvements. Combat-oriented upgrades such as the Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK) I and II were first fitting to the M1A2 SEP. However, following the cancellation for the US Army Future Combat System program, it becomes clear the M1A2 Abrams will remain the workhorse of the US Army for the foreseeable future, and work began on the next upgrade for the M1A2 Abrams with SEP V2. SEP V2 incorporated many internal changes to the sights, computers and electronics, as well as a new auxillary power unit. The most notable exterior change was the addition of a CROWS (Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station) to allow the commander to remotely operate the heavy machine gun atop the tank. The '''M1A2 SEP V2''' was accepted into service for the US Army in 2008, equipping all Armor Brigade Combat Teams by 2013.
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 == See also ==

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 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Proximity-Fused rounds
+* Proximity-fused rounds
-* Decent Armor
+* Decent armour
-* Amazing reload time(With Aced)
+* Amazing reload time (with an ace crew)
-* Amazing APFSDS
+* Amazing APFSDS round
-* A lot of Secondary armaments
+* A lot of secondary armaments
 * Has ERA
-* Amazing Thermal
+* Amazing thermal
 * Commanders sights
 '''Cons:'''
-* Heavy Weight
+* Heavy weight
 * Large size
 * Decently sized weak spots
 * ERA cannot be removed
 * ERA not as effective compared to other tanks
-* No Spall Liner
+* No spall liner
 == History ==