Posted on Feb 10, 2019
U.S. Army aims to equip next-gen Abrams tanks with advanced sensors
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Thank you, my friend CW5 Jack Cardwell for sharing the rather unsurprising news that next-generation Abrams tank M1A2D, will be equipped with advanced technology sensors.
A few decades ago, I spent some time at the Night Vision Optics center researching for future operations.
It makes perfect sense to upgrade optics and supporting capabilities when upgrading a main battle tank IMHO.
"As part of the upgrade program Abrams fleet, the new version of US-made tanks, called the M1A2D, will equip with advanced sensors and combat systems.
According to the Army’s source, the cornerstone technology of most modern Abrams M1A2D (formerly SEPv4) tank is the third generation (3GEN) FLIR, which will provide tank crews much greater lethality.
The 3GEN FLIR will be an upgrade to both sights and will be common with other combat platforms.
The 3GEN FLIR or 3GF will provide common components that will be integrated into vehicle sights for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in order to provide a common picture across all host vehicles. Common components include high-definition dual-band (mid-wave infrared and long-wave infrared) focal plane array, Dewar Cooler Bench (DCB), optics, and electronics needed to convert thermal radiation into video images. 3GF will replace 2GF sights.
With the upgrade, the Abrams will integrate a color camera, Eye-safe Laser Range Finder and a cross-platform laser pointer to facilitate multidomain battle in to the commander’s sight."
FYI LTC (Join to see) CPT Gabe Snell COL Vincent Stoneking LTG Guy Swan SFC William Swartz Jr LTC Charles Snyder LTC (Join to see) 1SG (Join to see) LTC Stephen C. COL Mikel J. Burroughs COL Charles Williams COL (Join to see)
A few decades ago, I spent some time at the Night Vision Optics center researching for future operations.
It makes perfect sense to upgrade optics and supporting capabilities when upgrading a main battle tank IMHO.
"As part of the upgrade program Abrams fleet, the new version of US-made tanks, called the M1A2D, will equip with advanced sensors and combat systems.
According to the Army’s source, the cornerstone technology of most modern Abrams M1A2D (formerly SEPv4) tank is the third generation (3GEN) FLIR, which will provide tank crews much greater lethality.
The 3GEN FLIR will be an upgrade to both sights and will be common with other combat platforms.
The 3GEN FLIR or 3GF will provide common components that will be integrated into vehicle sights for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in order to provide a common picture across all host vehicles. Common components include high-definition dual-band (mid-wave infrared and long-wave infrared) focal plane array, Dewar Cooler Bench (DCB), optics, and electronics needed to convert thermal radiation into video images. 3GF will replace 2GF sights.
With the upgrade, the Abrams will integrate a color camera, Eye-safe Laser Range Finder and a cross-platform laser pointer to facilitate multidomain battle in to the commander’s sight."
FYI LTC (Join to see) CPT Gabe Snell COL Vincent Stoneking LTG Guy Swan SFC William Swartz Jr LTC Charles Snyder LTC (Join to see) 1SG (Join to see) LTC Stephen C. COL Mikel J. Burroughs COL Charles Williams COL (Join to see)
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL LTC Stephen F.SGT David A. 'Cowboy' GrothCPT Jack DurishPO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Mark KuzinskiMaj Marty HoganSSgt (Join to see) LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see)Cynthia Croft SPC Margaret Higgins 1SG Carl McAndrewsSGT (Join to see)CPL Dave HooverSGT (Join to see)Lt Col Charlie Brown SPC Douglas Bolton
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