M1A2 SEP v4
According to a report released last year by the Pentagon's Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation the SEPv4 version builds on the previous SEPv3 variant, by adding the following:
Information the Army has previously released says that the SEPv4 will also feature a Laser Warning Receiver (LWR) system to help improve survivability by alerting the crew that targeting lasers associated with guided anti-tank missiles and other weapons are being aimed at them. Separate from the SEPv4 development effort, the Army has also been working to integrate Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) onto its existing M1A2 tanks and also has explosive reactive armor (ERA) kits available for the Abrams.
- An upgraded Gunner's Primary Sight (GPS) with a third-generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor, improved laser range-finder, and full-color video camera.
- An upgraded Commander's Primary Sight (CPS) with a third-generation FLIR and full-color video camera, as well as a laser pointer and range finder.
- Lethality improvements including the addition of a digital data link that can communicate with the Army's new reprogrammable XM1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round for the tank's 120mm main gun.
- A new onboard meteorological sensor that can collect various types of data to improve accuracy.
- Upgraded communications, data-sharing, and onboard diagnostics systems.
In addition, the SEPv4 will have an Improved Thermal Management System (ITMS), as well, to help mitigate the additional heat generated by the various new electronics and the power sources that go along with them.
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