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according to a recent report by observer.com citing taiwan's "united news network", footage of the m1a2 main battle tanks purchased by the taiwan authorities from the united states being transported in the united states has been exposed and is expected to arrive in taiwan before the end of this year. the report pointed out that local railway enthusiasts posted relevant pictures and texts on social media from these images, you can see that the turret is equipped with an auxiliary cooling and power system (acps) behind the turret, which is a feature developed based on the m1a2s version. a similar system also appears on the m1a2k tank sold by the united states to kuwait. according to the m1a2t system configuration previously announced by taiwan's "defense department", these tanks are the m1a2t model specially designed for the taiwan military.

the m1a2t tank is known as the most powerful tank on the planet. since its entry into service in the 1980s, more than 10,000 m1 series combat vehicles have been produced. currently, 12 countries and regions are using or planning to purchase m1 tanks. the tank has a top speed of approximately 69 kilometers per hour and a maximum cruising range of 450 kilometers. it is equipped with tank skirts and rubber tracks. it is mainly designed for street fighting, especially the defense of the greater taipei area. the taiwan army has dispatched 84 "seed instructors" to the united states for replacement training. they are expected to return to taiwan in november and start replacement training in february next year.