Cool, but here's how to make a M1 Abrams Tank. U.S. Army Technical Manual (TM) M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) Assembly and Operation Manual SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose This Technical Manual (TM) provides assembly, operational, and maintenance instructions for the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT). This vehicle is designed for combat operations, offering superior mobility, survivability, and lethality. 1.2 Scope This manual covers all necessary steps for the assembly of the M1 Abrams Tank from its components, as well as the system checks and operational procedures to ensure full functionality of the vehicle. It is imperative that all personnel follow the outlined steps in detail. SECTION 2: REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 Tools and Equipment • Industrial Hydraulic Lift • Torque Wrenches (250-450 ft-lbs) • Welding Equipment (for armor attachment) • Crane Assembly (for turret and main armament installation) • Diagnostic Computer Interface (for fire control and systems check) • Hand Tools: Screwdrivers, wrenches (metric and imperial), pliers • Fuel Delivery System (jet fuel/diesel) • Ammunition Handling Equipment 2.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Helmet (Ballistic grade) • Gloves (Impact-resistant) • Protective Eyewear • Safety Footwear SECTION 3: PARTS LIST 3.1 Chassis Components • 1x M1 Abrams Chassis (fully armored, pre-assembled suspension system) • 1x AGT1500 Multi-fuel Turbine Engine (1,500 HP) • 68 tons of composite armor (steel, ceramic, and depleted uranium) • 1x 120mm M256 Smoothbore Cannon (includes recoil system) • 2x 7.62mm M240 Coaxial Machine Guns • 1x .50 caliber M2 Browning Machine Gun (commander’s cupola) • 1x Fire Control System (FCS), including ballistic computer, thermal sights, and laser rangefinder • 1x NBC Protection System 3.2 Ammunition • 40x M829A3 Armor-piercing Fin-stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) rounds • 20x M1028 Canister rounds (anti-personnel) • 1,000 rounds 7.62mm M80 Ball • 500 rounds .50 cal M33 Ball SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Chassis and Suspension Assembly 1. Position the M1 Abrams Chassis on a stable, level platform. 2. Attach the torsion bars to the suspension assembly using the torque wrenches. Ensure proper alignment of the drive sprockets and idler wheels. 3. Attach track links to the suspension assembly, ensuring they are correctly tensioned and securely fastened. Refer to Section 4.7 for track alignment and tensioning procedure. 4.2 Engine Installation 1. Use the hydraulic lift to place the AGT1500 turbine engine into the rear compartment. 2. Secure the engine to the mounting brackets using the metric fasteners provided. 3. Attach the fuel lines from the primary fuel tanks to the engine’s intake system. Ensure all connections are sealed to prevent leaks. 4. Connect all electrical wiring to the engine control system and fire suppression system. 4.3 Armor Installation 1. Begin the installation of the composite armor plates. The first step is to install the glacis armor plate (front-facing) using high-strength welding equipment. 2. Proceed with the attachment of side and rear armor panels. Ensure that the depleted uranium inserts are correctly positioned. 3. Verify the alignment of armor sections to ensure optimal protection and structural integrity. 4.4 Turret and Main Armament Installation 1. Crane Operation: Carefully lift the M256 120mm smoothbore cannon and place it in the turret mounting cradle. 2. Secure the cannon breech to the turret assembly with locking bolts. 3. Connect the fire control system (FCS) to the cannon’s electronic triggers. Check all connections for proper functionality, including thermal sights and laser rangefinder. 4. Mount the .50 caliber M2 machine gun to the commander’s cupola, ensuring all mounting points are secure. 5. Install the M240 machine guns into the coaxial mounts, ensuring correct ammunition feed. 4.5 Final System Checks 1. Perform a complete systems diagnostic using the diagnostic computer interface. Verify that the engine, armament systems, and fire control systems are fully operational. 2. Test the communication systems to ensure the crew can communicate both within the tank and externally. 3. Conduct a radiological check for the NBC protection system. 4. Verify that all ammunition storage is correctly configured and secured in the tank’s dedicated compartments. SECTION 5: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 5.1 Initial Start-Up 1. Ensure that the fire suppression system is functional. 2. Start the AGT1500 turbine engine. Monitor the engine diagnostics for any fault codes. 3. Check the fuel gauges and engine temperature to ensure proper startup procedures. 4. Test the hydraulic system for turret and gun elevation. Verify that all movements are smooth and responsive. 5.2 Combat Readiness 1. Load the M829A3 APFSDS rounds into the main gun. Ensure the ammunition is properly secured within the loading mechanisms. 2. Activate the fire control system. Conduct a dry-fire test using the ballistic computer and verify target acquisition and rangefinding accuracy. 3. Check the NBC protection system for full functionality before entering a potentially hazardous environment. 4. Set the machine guns to ready mode, ensuring the belts are properly fed and the guns are functional. SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 6.1 Routine Maintenance 1. Engine Oil Change: Every 250 operational hours, replace engine oil and filters. 2. Track Inspection: Check track tension and alignment every 100 operational hours. Replace damaged or worn track links as necessary. 3. Armament Maintenance: Clean and lubricate the cannon and machine guns every 100 hours. Check barrel wear and replace if necessary. 4. System Calibration: Perform an annual calibration of the fire control system to ensure continued accuracy. 6.2 Post-Operation Inspection 1. After each deployment, inspect the vehicle for damage to the armor, weapons, or internal components. 2. Ensure that all ammunition is secured and that no live rounds are left in the chamber. 3. Conduct a full debrief with the crew and assess vehicle performance during the operation. SECTION 7: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when assembling, operating, or maintaining the M1 Abrams tank. 2. Ensure that all personnel are fully trained and certified in the operation of heavy military machinery before engaging in any assembly or combat activities. 3. Follow all safety protocols when handling ammunition and explosives. 4. Ensure that the fire suppression system is functional at all times and that the crew is trained in emergency evacuation procedures. SECTION 8: CONCLUSION The M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is one of the most advanced combat vehicles in service today. Successful assembly, operation, and maintenance are vital to ensure the tank remains in optimal condition and ready for any combat situation. All personnel are to follow this manual precisely to ensure maximum safety and operational effectiveness. END OF MANUAL
No L3's were harmed in this video
Says the eleventeen that clearly exploded.
That what I was about to say
@@niceguy8937it’s a joke 💀
@Chaz-WarThunder that's the point
@@niceguy8937 what?
basement guy trying to get past the defences to leave
I'm in your walls
basement guy in big decemeber 2024 is crazy
@@s0me-1. You're 12
cringe comment
Average war thunder player: 🤓
Basement guy is out of mind now
he always was 😂
Gaijan threatening basement guy's family with PZH after escape attempt
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
That Mr Beast "Oh boy" while L3 being crash into 😂
Sir that's the 100th l3 you've killed today please stop 😭
There is no mercy in a war zone
My children..
No l3 got violated in this video 😂😭
PZH❌
Sport car sound✅
PZH Massacre Ahh Video💀🙏
Not the younglings!
Basement Guy really gonna try to do the same to his basement's walls 😭🙏
Bazement guy trying to go trough baricades
Pzh is basically the maus's modernized sister, except they don't have armor and they throw high explosives towards their enemies instead
So not a maus at all lol
@@mainhalo117
Technically a maus, but not a maus at the same time
No, it's brother, it’s a king
No it's not, as the name says "Panzerhaubitze 200", it is a self-propelled howitzer or self-propelled artillery.
It is made out of metal like a maus. So there's that.
"No one were harmed in this video"☠️
Basement Guy going crazy with these L3 rn😭🙏💀🦅🇩🇪🇷🇺🇺🇲🇬🇧
Basement guy just discovered about Jägermeister and decided to drive his new PZH
how dare youtube hide this from me for 9.35 minutes
37 mins
6 hours
6 days 💀
@ lol
No one talking about this is a Mr. Beast sound
jest thats waht i say
The out of his mind is basement guy now
This is the war thunder content I keep living for
As someone stuck at 8.0 right now, seeing the PZH this early in the morning has ruined my day
Its been a while i had to stop by to see what basement guy has been up too
He was shot during his latest escape attempt.
RIP Basement "Destroyer of braincells" Guy 😢
Seems like basement guy is running some tests for a plan to break out the basement in the future.
How many maus can stop a L3 next
Mr Beast reference
This doesn't look like crypto scamming to me, but maybe.
I didn't know the Pzh2000 had a naturally aspirated v10
L3 sandwich maker
Bro just committed 32398524096 warcrimes💀💀💀
Basement guy was given holiday leave!
"No this isnt accurate enough!!" *cutely leaks classified documents*
the basement guy brains exploded
They got the whole Anzio High School for this short
Where are you Basement guy😭
We need more
bro is violence that l3
No l3s were exploded in the making of this video
Basement guy is crashing out
A lot of L3 was harmed in this video.
GOOD LORD, WHAT HAVE MY KIND HAVE DONE TO DESERVE THIS?!??!
all those poor L3's thatdied from this
Not the bowling striking sound😭
"Professionals were in this video DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME"
Had me for a second I was like wait a min pz(4)H then this thing PZH
I'm suprised that basement guy still didn't made a wide walking object 775 meme
Basement guy ain't making it out with this one🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥
Thank you, Gaijin, very cool!
too many l3s were harmed in the making of this video
basement guy is going crazy
I can’t believe that the L3 was Italy map PZH stopper…
Yes L3’s were harmed in this video
I didn't knew the basement guy was Mr beast because I hear Mr breast's voice
Try how many maus can stop the biggest battleship:D
Or the biggest carrier🧐
THE HORROR😭😭😭
This is why basement guy has kids in the basement
Pov that one teamate trying to troll me
The basement has lost his mind
Mr beast ahhh video😭🙏
YOU SHALL NOT PASS!
Bro thinks his mustibus
Panzerhaubitzer 2000 is just a modern-day Maus without the armour
Leave the l3 alone bruh
the mr beast video playing in the background is wild
I love we're using the L3 as a unit of measurement
Driving over 50 in a school zone
yall fr used mrbeasts how many tape can stop a lamborghini video lol
If ur being held hostage, put a JF-17 in the next video
BRO IS USING THE AUDIO FROM THAT MRBEAST SHORT, YOU CAN EVEN HEAR JIMMY IN THE BACKGROUND FOR A BIT!!!!
i like the last 2 number of L3s
We need more PZHs pls, like the Wepse, Hummel, Grashüpfer and so on.
Okay, he lost it.
How many L3's can stop my PTSD?
This is like canadian level warcrimes
UPDATE IDEA!!! MAKE A SECTION IN SETTINGS TO CHANGE THE KILL MESSAGES EASILY 😭
Domestic Abuse with L3/33C's😢😭😭
It's a Ho-Ri prototype.. 😅😅
me when im drunk
Call ambulance my whole thing get destroy
l3 is going boom
Is basement guy becoming Mr beast now
Are you guys going to add the real sounds of the guns in war thunder like a10-a
It only takes one l3 to destroy a pz tho🗿🍷
How you do it (in which mode or something)
You have to bring back the legendary TONK
The sound is from Mr Beast Lamborghini vs Duct Tape short. lol
Poor L3
L3 torture.
bro used the mrbeast audio 😂
Last basement guy short before 2025?
We got WarThunder stealing MrBeasts sound fron his short before GTA VI
now do how many L3s can stop a Maus
i came here to beg for mercy as i restart warthunder from scratch
BasementBeast
mr beast into warthunder
Poor l3
This is unforgetiable people are harming l3's just for video
how i pronounce pzh2000 : pizza hut 2000
Now this is content gj gaijin
MY BROTHERS
Are we sure this is official channel?
bro killed a baby for clout
Cool, but here's how to make a M1 Abrams Tank.
U.S. Army Technical Manual (TM)
M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) Assembly and Operation Manual
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
This Technical Manual (TM) provides assembly, operational, and maintenance instructions for the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT). This vehicle is designed for combat operations, offering superior mobility, survivability, and lethality.
1.2 Scope
This manual covers all necessary steps for the assembly of the M1 Abrams Tank from its components, as well as the system checks and operational procedures to ensure full functionality of the vehicle. It is imperative that all personnel follow the outlined steps in detail.
SECTION 2: REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
2.1 Tools and Equipment
• Industrial Hydraulic Lift
• Torque Wrenches (250-450 ft-lbs)
• Welding Equipment (for armor attachment)
• Crane Assembly (for turret and main armament installation)
• Diagnostic Computer Interface (for fire control and systems check)
• Hand Tools: Screwdrivers, wrenches (metric and imperial), pliers
• Fuel Delivery System (jet fuel/diesel)
• Ammunition Handling Equipment
2.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Helmet (Ballistic grade)
• Gloves (Impact-resistant)
• Protective Eyewear
• Safety Footwear
SECTION 3: PARTS LIST
3.1 Chassis Components
• 1x M1 Abrams Chassis (fully armored, pre-assembled suspension system)
• 1x AGT1500 Multi-fuel Turbine Engine (1,500 HP)
• 68 tons of composite armor (steel, ceramic, and depleted uranium)
• 1x 120mm M256 Smoothbore Cannon (includes recoil system)
• 2x 7.62mm M240 Coaxial Machine Guns
• 1x .50 caliber M2 Browning Machine Gun (commander’s cupola)
• 1x Fire Control System (FCS), including ballistic computer, thermal sights, and laser rangefinder
• 1x NBC Protection System
3.2 Ammunition
• 40x M829A3 Armor-piercing Fin-stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) rounds
• 20x M1028 Canister rounds (anti-personnel)
• 1,000 rounds 7.62mm M80 Ball
• 500 rounds .50 cal M33 Ball
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Chassis and Suspension Assembly
1. Position the M1 Abrams Chassis on a stable, level platform.
2. Attach the torsion bars to the suspension assembly using the torque wrenches. Ensure proper alignment of the drive sprockets and idler wheels.
3. Attach track links to the suspension assembly, ensuring they are correctly tensioned and securely fastened. Refer to Section 4.7 for track alignment and tensioning procedure.
4.2 Engine Installation
1. Use the hydraulic lift to place the AGT1500 turbine engine into the rear compartment.
2. Secure the engine to the mounting brackets using the metric fasteners provided.
3. Attach the fuel lines from the primary fuel tanks to the engine’s intake system. Ensure all connections are sealed to prevent leaks.
4. Connect all electrical wiring to the engine control system and fire suppression system.
4.3 Armor Installation
1. Begin the installation of the composite armor plates. The first step is to install the glacis armor plate (front-facing) using high-strength welding equipment.
2. Proceed with the attachment of side and rear armor panels. Ensure that the depleted uranium inserts are correctly positioned.
3. Verify the alignment of armor sections to ensure optimal protection and structural integrity.
4.4 Turret and Main Armament Installation
1. Crane Operation: Carefully lift the M256 120mm smoothbore cannon and place it in the turret mounting cradle.
2. Secure the cannon breech to the turret assembly with locking bolts.
3. Connect the fire control system (FCS) to the cannon’s electronic triggers. Check all connections for proper functionality, including thermal sights and laser rangefinder.
4. Mount the .50 caliber M2 machine gun to the commander’s cupola, ensuring all mounting points are secure.
5. Install the M240 machine guns into the coaxial mounts, ensuring correct ammunition feed.
4.5 Final System Checks
1. Perform a complete systems diagnostic using the diagnostic computer interface. Verify that the engine, armament systems, and fire control systems are fully operational.
2. Test the communication systems to ensure the crew can communicate both within the tank and externally.
3. Conduct a radiological check for the NBC protection system.
4. Verify that all ammunition storage is correctly configured and secured in the tank’s dedicated compartments.
SECTION 5: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
5.1 Initial Start-Up
1. Ensure that the fire suppression system is functional.
2. Start the AGT1500 turbine engine. Monitor the engine diagnostics for any fault codes.
3. Check the fuel gauges and engine temperature to ensure proper startup procedures.
4. Test the hydraulic system for turret and gun elevation. Verify that all movements are smooth and responsive.
5.2 Combat Readiness
1. Load the M829A3 APFSDS rounds into the main gun. Ensure the ammunition is properly secured within the loading mechanisms.
2. Activate the fire control system. Conduct a dry-fire test using the ballistic computer and verify target acquisition and rangefinding accuracy.
3. Check the NBC protection system for full functionality before entering a potentially hazardous environment.
4. Set the machine guns to ready mode, ensuring the belts are properly fed and the guns are functional.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
6.1 Routine Maintenance
1. Engine Oil Change: Every 250 operational hours, replace engine oil and filters.
2. Track Inspection: Check track tension and alignment every 100 operational hours. Replace damaged or worn track links as necessary.
3. Armament Maintenance: Clean and lubricate the cannon and machine guns every 100 hours. Check barrel wear and replace if necessary.
4. System Calibration: Perform an annual calibration of the fire control system to ensure continued accuracy.
6.2 Post-Operation Inspection
1. After each deployment, inspect the vehicle for damage to the armor, weapons, or internal components.
2. Ensure that all ammunition is secured and that no live rounds are left in the chamber.
3. Conduct a full debrief with the crew and assess vehicle performance during the operation.
SECTION 7: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when assembling, operating, or maintaining the M1 Abrams tank.
2. Ensure that all personnel are fully trained and certified in the operation of heavy military machinery before engaging in any assembly or combat activities.
3. Follow all safety protocols when handling ammunition and explosives.
4. Ensure that the fire suppression system is functional at all times and that the crew is trained in emergency evacuation procedures.
SECTION 8: CONCLUSION
The M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is one of the most advanced combat vehicles in service today. Successful assembly, operation, and maintenance are vital to ensure the tank remains in optimal condition and ready for any combat situation. All personnel are to follow this manual precisely to ensure maximum safety and operational effectiveness.
END OF MANUAL
We have manual leaks on UA-cam shorts before WWIII
Where are the Spalliners on the PzH 2000?
Modern Maus Vs children: