M1

1 posts ยท Jul 18 1999

From: Fred and Evelyn Wolke <thewolkes@e...>

Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 15:00:58 -0400

Subject: M1

> At 02:39 PM 7/18/99 -0400, you wrote:

It's arguable which is the better advantage; I'd say that since the Challenger
is designed to be slightly more edged towards the defensive, they're both
better suited towards their intended role.

 and the multi-axis fire stabilization system on the Leopard II
> was actually better than the American FC.

The M1 rarely missed in desert storm... there comes a time when 'good enough'
really IS 'good enough!'

Maybe I'm on drugs, but I
> don't think the M1 (even the current variant) is the *best* tank in

Perhaps 'best suited to its role' would be more accurate?

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