Poland Conducted First Fire Tests of M1 Abrams Tanks
The command of the Ground Forces of Poland reported the success of the first firing tests of American M1 Abrams tanks.
Here's What We Know
Polish crews began training to operate the combat vehicles in October under the guidance of U.S. experts. They tested the accuracy of the combat vehicles using the Live-Fire Accuracy Screening Test (LFAST).
Strzelecki chrzest bojowy na czołgach #Abrams w Centrum Szkolenia Wojsk Lądowych.
- Dowództwo Generalne (@DGeneralneRSZ) November 23, 2022
Pierwszy raz polskie załogi ???????? strzelały z Abramsów.
Pierwszym zadaniem ogniowym było wykonanie strzału technicznego oraz LFAST czyli Live-Fire Accuracy Screening Test (skalowanie armaty czołgu). pic.twitter.com/qcvEqEvIMF
In mid-summer, Poland signed a contract to purchase 116 Abrams tanks in the M1A1 modernization, which entered service with the U.S. Army in 1991. They are intended to replace the T-72M and PT-91 Twardy tanks, which were transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Source: @DGeneralneRSZ
