Stefan Kotsch Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 33 minutes ago, bojan said: Things like that ramp existed for 80+ years already, Yes, I know that too. The ramps were very difficult to drive on. Because extremely smooth for steel tracks on steel ground. But with rubber pads there shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-m1a2-sepv3-main-battle-tank So it is done. US gave green light to sell 250 M1A2SEPv3's to Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Falcon Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 hours ago, Damian said: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-m1a2-sepv3-main-battle-tank So it is done. US gave green light to sell 250 M1A2SEPv3's to Poland. I'd say "Good but this needs to be the last major sale of US tank reserves without new production." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 10 hours ago, Damian said: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-m1a2-sepv3-main-battle-tank So it is done. US gave green light to sell 250 M1A2SEPv3's to Poland. So, as far as you are aware, no more hurdles to overcome (beyond normal production/delivery issues)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Falcon Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Hal said: So, as far as you are aware, no more hurdles to overcome (beyond normal production/delivery issues)? Correct. Sales of weapons to Poland don't get blocked by the US Congress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dark_Falcon said: I'd say "Good but this needs to be the last major sale of US tank reserves without new production." All M1A2SEPv3's for Poland will be new builds. Quote So, as far as you are aware, no more hurdles to overcome (beyond normal production/delivery issues)? As per words of our MoD, contract will be signed ASAP. Some additional contracts might also be signed in near future, but these are not known in details right now. Edited February 18, 2022 by Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 Next week Poland and USA will sign a contract for procurement of 250 M1A2SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks + support vehicles, logistics and so on. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 https://tvpworld.com/59460917/poland-signs-contract-for-purchase-of-250-abrams-tanks-from-us Contract for 250 M1A2SEPv3's had been signed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrustMe Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I wonder why it's painted in two types of green. Does anyone know why? It doesn't look like good camoflage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Because it's just primer and not final paint coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrustMe Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Thanks Damian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 What kind of main gun ammunition will be acquired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidDCM Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 I would assume ammunition commonality will be kept with the Leopard 2 that they'll continue to operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Daan said: What kind of main gun ammunition will be acquired? For starters KEW-A1 + M830A1 + training ammo as short term solution. Next when production will be ready, KEW-A4 and M1147. Our M1A2SEPv3's will also be certified for DM63A1, and our domestic ammunition, including Pz531 Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3 APFSDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) First tank crews from 1st Armored Brigade are starting their training course at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area. At the moment they will use 28 M1A2SEPv2's provided by US Army, untill our new M1A2SEPv3's will be produced and shiped to Poland. Â Edited April 25, 2022 by Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QOHC32 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Why tank sides are covered ? Sort of camouflage or hiding pre-instalation of ERA tiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 37 minutes ago, QOHC32 said: Why tank sides are covered ? Sort of camouflage or hiding pre-instalation of ERA tiles? Camouflage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Some more photos from Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area where tank crews from 1st Armored Brigade are going through initial course on M1A2SEPv2's before we will receive our M1A2SEPv3's. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep854 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 2:44 PM, Damian said: Camouflage. Even the odd square of camo tarp seems to do a good job of breaking up the tanks' shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 (edited) Some videos showing tank crews from 1st Armored Brigade during their course on M1A2SEPv2's. Â Edited May 1, 2022 by Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Video from Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Poland just signed contract with MBDA for license production of Brimstone ATGM for new 4x4 tank destroyer. https://newsroom.mbda-systems.com/pgz-mbda-uk-agreement-for-tank-destroyers/ Vehicle configuration will probably look like this graphic: However it will use new chassis codeveloped by HSW and Tatra. Here some graphics of Tatra/HSW 4x4. Edited May 16, 2022 by Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Ex-Polish T-72M1R's upgraded with ERA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 Some videos from Defender Europe 2022. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 US is considering to expedite production of M1A2SEPv3's for Poland. This means that M1A2SEPv3's production would have priority over production for US Army and Australia. Another option that is considered and do not exclude option no.1 is to provide additional tanks to Poland via Lend Lease. Subject is discussed around 1:06:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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