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General Dynamics Land Systems

M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams

An interim Abrams upgrade that added the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, improved color displays and a more capable auxiliary power unit ahead of the SEPv3 standard. It remains the primary export configuration for several U.S. allies.

In service since 2007 · 6 operator countries

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

km/h

426

km range

23.8

hp/t

120

mm gun

65,900

💲 ≈ $8,500,000 — Approximate export unit cost

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

US ITAR-controlled

Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.

Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale

Fielded & proven

Established · 6 operators

In service since 2007. Status: legacy · ~1,200 built.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

$21M – $30M

Acquisition is only ~30% of lifecycle cost — operating & support dominate over ~30 yrs. Rough 2.5–3.5× the unit price.

Interoperability

120 mm NATO smoothbore

Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.: 67 km/h

Stronger than 48% of main battle tanks
Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 426 km

Stronger than 15% of main battle tanks
Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility.: 23.8 hp/t

Stronger than 63% of main battle tanks
Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.: 1,655 m/s

Stronger than 41% of main battle tanks

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: 120 mm M256 smoothbore cannon
Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods.: .50 cal M2 + 2x 7.62 mm M240 machine guns
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 120 mm
Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.: 42

Stronger than 70% of main battle tanks

Protection

Armor, countermeasures and survivability.

Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified.: Composite armor with depleted-uranium mesh inserts
Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets.: No
Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers.: smoke grenade launchers, Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station
NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments.: Yes

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 9.77 m
Width Overall width — matters for rail/road transport of vehicles.: 3.66 m
Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles.: 2.44 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 65,900 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 4

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine
Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster.: 1,500 hp

Stronger than 85% of main battle tanks
Fuel capacity Internal fuel volume.: 1,900 L
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Gas turbine

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: second-generation FLIR, commander's independent thermal viewer
Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations.: Yes

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $8,500,000

Stronger than 60% of main battle tanks
Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 1,200

Stronger than 78% of main battle tanks
Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 6

Stronger than 83% of main battle tanks

Specifications compiled from public General Dynamics Land Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has a maximum speed of 67 km/h.

What is the range of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has a maximum range of 426 km.

How much does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams weigh? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has a combat weight of 65,900 kg.

How many crew does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams require? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams requires a crew of 4.

What is the main armament of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams's primary weapon is the 120 mm M256 smoothbore cannon.

What engine does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams use? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams is powered by the Honeywell AGT1500 gas turbine.

What is the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams used for? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams is a main battle tank typically used for anti armor, infantry combat.

How many countries operate the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams is operated by 6 countries.

How much does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams cost? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has an approximate unit cost of 8,500,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.