US M1 Abrams vs. Ukraine's T-72 tanks: Here's how they compare
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Some worry US decision to send 31 tanks to Ukraine could escalate tensions with Russia
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Abrams and Leopard 2 Tanks for Ukraine – Master Stroke or Colossal Blunder? – Defense Security Monitor
Why do Russian tanks like the T-72 or T-80 seem much beefier than other tanks from that era? - Quora
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Steel against steel: Ukrainian M1A2 Abrams, Leopard 2s, Challenger 2s, and Leclercs take on Russian T-72s, T-80s, and
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EXPLAINER: How armored vehicles aid Ukraine at critical time
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US finalizing plans to send approximately 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, two US officials say
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M1 Abrams vs T-72: Countdown to Iraq – Battle Machines
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For Ukraine, what's so special about Germany's Leopard 2 tanks? - The Washington Post
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Here's Why the U.S. Army M1 Abrams Might Destroy the Russian T-14 Armata - Warrior Maven: Center for Military Modernization