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M1A2 w/TUSK 2 and TWMP

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  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Germany
Posted by Theoden on Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:00 AM

OK thanks Rob and Arty! That´s what I expected more or less, just wanted to be sure

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Valrico, FL
Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 1:54 PM

I have seen M1A1s w/TUSK 1 and a roller, buy no plows.  As Rob said, they were not really used much in and around cities.  The plow tanks were used to the west of Baghdad to clear mines and IEDs from the palm groves there.  I believe it was around '06 when these pics were taken.

 

Also, as Rob says, the plow is heavy and may weigh the tank down too much with the TUSK.  The roller doesn't weigh down the tank as much since part of its weight is on the ground, as opposed to the plow which is suspended unless it is in action.

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:46 PM

The mine plow is more of an open area/traditional battlefield piece of equipment used to breach minefields whereas the "U" in TUSK stands for urban to give the tank added protection in an urban environment. Plus the TUSK adds a lot of weight to the tank's suspension and then sticking a mine plow on it further bogs it down. Not saying it is impossible, but not very practical.

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Germany
M1A2 w/TUSK 2 and TWMP
Posted by Theoden on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 3:00 AM

Hey guys!

Was such a configuration in use at any time? I´d love the look of it, that´s why I´m asking

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