The M1 Abrams: The Army Tank That Could Not Be Stopped

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An Abrams hull with new running gear by Diehl and a diesel engine and ancillaries by GD and MTU is being shown at AUSA 2013.

See http://www.aviationweek.com/Article...._p0-629179.xml

But to get such an upgrade running as an Army project in the current climate could be as difficult as a push-start on an uphill grade.

[RTK]

If the exhaust isn't in the rear how will dismounted troops warm themselves?