Rebuilding the M1 Abrams: From Battle Worn to Better Than New

🔧The M1 Abrams tank undergoes a 10-month overhaul process to extend its service life and increase its capabilities.

🚜The tank is disassembled into its turret, engine, and hull, which are then refurbished and upgraded individually.

🎨The tank's hull is stripped, primed, and painted with a durable military-grade paint for protection against the elements.

💻New computer and weapon systems are integrated into the tank to enhance its combat capabilities.

🔩The tank's engine and transmission are overhauled to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

What is the purpose of overhauling an M1 Abrams tank?

—The purpose of overhauling an M1 Abrams tank is to extend its service life and improve its capabilities by refurbishing and upgrading its components.

Why is the tank disassembled during the overhaul process?

—The tank is disassembled to allow for the individual refurbishment and upgrade of its turret, engine, and hull.

What is done to the tank's hull during the overhaul?

—The tank's hull is stripped, primed, and painted with a durable military-grade paint to protect it against the elements.

What upgrades are made to the tank's systems?

—New computer and weapon systems are integrated into the tank to enhance its combat capabilities.

Why are the tank's engine and transmission overhauled?

—The tank's engine and transmission are overhauled to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

00:00Follow the 10-month process of overhauling an M1 Abrams tank, from disassembling the components to refurbishing and upgrading them.

14:30The tank's hull is stripped, primed, and painted with a durable military-grade paint for protection against the elements.

15:59The engine and transmission undergo a 4-week overhaul to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

23:23The tank's systems are upgraded with new computer systems and weapon systems to enhance its combat capabilities.

35:00After 10 months of refurbishment and upgrading, the M1 Abrams tank is better than new and ready for combat.