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The XM1 tank, under development as the U.S. Army's new main battle tank, carries a crew of four, a 105 mm cannon, and three machine guns. Its 1500 horsepower diesel turbine engine moves this 60-ton tank at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. The combat survivability of the XM1 tank and its crew is significantly enhanced through the use of a revolutionary new type of armor, automatic fire extinguishers, and armored compartments for fuel and ammunition. |