First batch of M1A2Ts delivered to Taiwan, transported to Hsinchu
First batch of M1A2Ts delivered to Taiwan, transported to Hsinchu
2024-12-16
Thirty-eight M1A2T tanks from the US have been delivered to Taiwan, making up the first batch of deliveries from an order of 108 units. The shipment was transported to a military training center in Hsinchu in the early hours of Monday. During the day, personnel from the US could be seen assisting local troops unpack the equipment. An expert says the tanks will greatly enhance Taiwan’s land defenses when used in conjunction with rocket systems. Let’s hear more.
Hsu Hsiao-huang
Institute for National Defense and Security Research
In many aspects, M1A2T marks a significant improvement from the older M60A3 model in terms of mobility. Features such as the thermal imaging system and the rangefinder allow it to quickly detect and neutralize enemies while moving. Taiwan’s land-based artillery is actually rather outdated. There is a pressing need to upgrade our equipment’s precision, mobility and firepower, and we have been seeing gradual improvements in these areas. In addition to the recently-acquired HIMARS system, the M1-series tanks will mark a significant improvement for our armored forces in land combat.
Wang Ting-yu
Lawmaker (DPP)
The first batch will be deployed in Northern Taiwan, to enhance the defense of the capital. They will also serve to strengthen Taiwan’s national defense capabilities and greatly improve Taiwan’s armored warfare tactics, operations and equipment. Should China decide to launch an amphibious assault, once they reach the shore and are up against the M1A2Ts, they will most definitely have to reconsider their approach.
The military has released footage of the tank for all to see. Its turret is located in the rear of the vehicle, and, for now, the muzzle of the gun is covered in plastic wrap. The vehicle also features track skirts on its sides to boost its armor. All 108 M1A2Ts are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2026. They are expected to be deployed in northern Taiwan to defend the capital.
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"地表最強戰車"運抵新竹裝訓部 M1A2T實車曝光
2024-12-16
我國向美方採購108輛，號稱"地表最強"的M1A2T戰車，首批38輛抵達台灣！週一凌晨運送至新竹湖口裝訓部，白天在美方人員一同點交下進行拆封，專家分析M1A2T搭配海馬斯多管火箭等武器，未來將大幅提升台灣陸上作戰能力。
[[國防院副研究員 舒孝煌]]
“(M1A2T)機動力各方面，都會比原來的M60A3要好很多，像熱顯像儀，測距系統等等，就確保它在行進中能夠快速的獵殺敵人。我們陸上的火力，其實都已經還滿老舊的，可能精準度、機動力、火力各方面，其實都急待強化，最近我們陸上的裝備陸陸續續在更新，除了像HIMARS系統已經到了之外，這次M1戰車進來之後，也可以大幅度的改善，我們陸上的裝甲作戰的一個兵力”
[[立委 王定宇]]
“第一批來會部署在北台灣，對於首都的防衛，國土防衛戰戰力的提升，以及台灣裝甲兵作戰方式，作戰概念以及作戰的裝備，都會有非常大的成長跟進步，對於中國如果要發動兩棲登陸戰爭，它要載什麼裝備爬上岸之後，會遇到M1A2的話，它可能很多想定，很多計劃都要重新計算”
從軍方提供的畫面中可以看到，萬眾矚目的M1A2T戰車，外觀正式曝光，仔細看其砲塔轉向車尾，戰車砲口用黑色塑膠布包覆，車體側面有履帶側裙。108輛M1A2T戰車，預計2026年全數接裝完成，屆時將部署在北部，肩負首都防衛重任。
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