Source?

3/21/03 New York Times graphics below.

Don't ask where they got the cost and speed estimates for the M-1.

It it renowned for being able to go over 60 mph.

And, cost over $1 million/tank way back in the 1980s,
before they upgraded to the more expensive A2 version.

Also, failed to note the source of the fuel to power them.
(Hint: Over 15% from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.)

Max Speed:
63 mph

Cost:
$600,000

Max Range:
400 miles

 Armament:
"Grenade launcher"
and "machine gun"


Designed specifically for military police.

Max Speed:
57 mph

Cost:
$200,000

Max Range:
300 miles

 Armament:
None


Carries 20 ft. bridge section.

Max Speed:
57 mph

Cost:
$200,000

Max Range:
300 miles

Fuel Capacity:
2,500 gallons

Modified M60 tank
w/ 60 ft folding bridge

Deployment Time:
5 min.

Retrieval Time:
10 min to retrieve

Cost:
$749,000

Max Speed:
30 mph

Max Range:
290 mile

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