The Pentagon is looking for a replacement tank "Abrams"

In the us, initiated a conceptual modeling of the new platform for "Tank of the future", however, appear in the army, he can not before 2040-x, reports the Russian newspaper with reference to the edition of the scout. Wrecked "Abrams" under moulangou, the Pentagon finally realized that the main tank abrams has exhausted its resources, including upgraded, the newspaper notes. According to the resource, the main requirements for the new machine are: "The ability to detect and destroy a wider range of targets at long range, shoot down drones with lasers and to withstand artillery fire of the enemy. "Future tanks will be after the us army will adopt the latest version of "Abrams" – sep v4 what should happen in 2020-ies. This modification promised to equip, in particular, "The infrared sensors of the third generation to better detect targets, and more lethal multi-purpose tank shells caliber 120 mm, which would replace four of existing ammunition", the newspaper reminds. However, for the "Abrams" is the limit as to upgrade it further, developers do not know. It is reported that the new tanks will be much less weight through the use of composite materials. The machine has become 20 % lighter 72-ton "Abrams". This will provide greater mobility, including on difficult terrain.