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  1. 04-03-2007 #1
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    Default Aussie Abrams

    A couple of pics of the Abrams in Australian service.
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    sorry- original pics were 2 big ... My bad.
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    where are those from? looks like pucka
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    Now that they have the Abrams, are the Aussies planning on selling their Leopard-1 tanks or are they going to put them in long term storage, or use them as range targets?
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    When I went to the Air Show this year I took a few pics of the Aussie Abrams so here they are:
















    Sorry about the lightness, it was a crap day!
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    excellent pics! they turn out just fine.
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    Very nice, thanks!

    Maybe you Australians might be willing to consider some SEP or TUSK upgrades?
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    Are they planning to get more M-1s anytime soon.
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    Don't think so, They don't need anymore, its not like Australia is ever gonna be invade by a foreign country :P

    58 M1A1AIM+ is enough I reckon, considering they are fairly close spec with the M1A2 SEP.
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    I love the Tank insignia: A kangaroo! They're so awesome!
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    Before anyone asks any questions that have been dealt with previously...


    http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...ad.php?t=92104


    http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...ad.php?t=92201


    http://www.defence.gov.au/media/down...p/20060922.cfm
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    I've been eager to see what an Aussie Abram would look like Nice to see they look damn awesome, now I want to see them up close.
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    They are pretty cool. The Hercules is much more impressive piece of machine than the M1s based on size and brute capability!

    Maybe get a ROBC slot next year.
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    I like this red Kangoroo on it.
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    Where's the umbrella?

    http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armyn...ies/story8.htm

    WHEN the Australian Army asked the US to add an exterior fridge and umbrella to the new M1 Abrams tank design ....
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