Iraq refuses Abrams tanks in favor of the T-72!

[SarthakGanguly]

BLablabla there is no Abrams Lite.


Even early version M1 abrams tanks are superior in armor, mobility and firepower.

Iraqis have trained on T-72, it is simpler, it requires less maintenance in the field i.e. that's what those troops can handle (i.e. not a fault of the M1)

Officially there is not. But it's a common practice. Downgraded or limited capab units are a regular thing.

 

[Omega007]

BLablabla there is no Abrams Lite.

There is,if you consider the fact that export version of the Abrams do not come with the DU armor packages,that the ones in US service come equipped with!!Otherwise,not much difference I agree.

Even early version M1 abrams tanks are superior in armor, mobility and firepower.

True,the first gulf war bears the testimony of this fact.

Iraqis have trained on T-72, it is simpler, it requires less maintenance in the field i.e. that's what those troops can handle (i.e. not a fault of the M1)

True again.