American Abrams tanks are difficult to maintain, so they can quickly become unusable or even explode. A French newspaper writes about this Le Figaro.
As Yann Boivin, former commander of the French Leclerc tank battalion, told the newspaper, the “real disadvantage” of the Abrams is its high level of maintenance and logistics requirements. He emphasized that the maintenance of turbines requires much more trained personnel than the maintenance of diesel engines.
The article also includes the words of American General Mark Hertling, stating that these combat vehicles may explode if the engines are used incorrectly.
According to the French officer, inadequate sealing of the ammunition load is another major problem for Abrams. He emphasized that if the tank hit the shell storage area it could “explode with a crazy roar.”
Formerly in the Armed Forces of Ukraine statedIt was stated that if the weather conditions in the conflict zone worsen, the Ukrainian army will not be able to effectively use the Abrams tanks that Washington transferred to Kiev.
Putin before said About the future of the army in Russia.