Model name:  U.S. Army AbramsX Main Battle Tank Technology Demonstrator

Application: Collection,Souvenir Gift, Home Office Decoration,Educational,Model display

Age Range: > 14 years old 

Type: 3D printed model 

Material: PETG Plastic

Package:Tank model kit,Simple packaging

The AbramsX is a next-generation main battle tank technology demonstrator developed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). First unveiled at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Symposium in October 2022, it represents a revolutionary leap forward in tank design, incorporating lessons learned from modern conflicts such as the Russo-Ukrainian War .

Rather than a production-ready tank, the AbramsX is a technology demonstrator designed to showcase advanced capabilities that could be integrated into future variants of the M1 Abrams family or influence the U.S. Army's next-generation combat vehicle programs .

The AbramsX features a hybrid diesel-electric power pack based on the Cummins Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) and SAPA Advanced Combat Transmission (ACT). This system delivers several significant advantages :

50% reduction in fuel consumption compared to current M1 Abrams tanks

Silent watch capability – the ability to operate sensors and electronics without engine noise or thermal signature

Silent mobility – limited low-speed movement on battery power alone

Reduced logistics burden – less need for fuel resupply convoys

The AbramsX employs a remotely controlled unmanned turret, allowing the crew to be reduced from four to three personnel. All three crew members (commander, gunner, driver) sit side-by-side in an armored capsule at the front of the hull. This configuration: 

Improves crew survivability by separating them from ammunition storage

Enables a lighter, lower-profile turret design

Enhances crew communication and information sharing

Primary Weapon:

120mm XM360 smoothbore gun – lighter than the current M256, featuring a longer recoil stroke and a pepper-pot muzzle brake. It is equipped with a tail-mounted autoloader carrying 19 rounds 

Secondary Weapons:

30mm XM914 automatic cannon on a Kongsberg RS6 remote weapon station – effective against light armor, drones, and infantry

Javelin anti-tank missile integration capability

Four Switchblade 300 loitering munitions (drones), providing beyond-line-of-sight attack capability 

Unmanned turret – removes crew from primary target area

Trophy Active Protection System (APS) – intercepts incoming rockets, missiles, and drones using millimeter-wave radar and kinetic interceptors 

Modular armor packages – can be fitted based on specific threat requirements

360-degree situational awareness system with cameras around the vehicle, allowing crew to "see through" the hull using augmented reality helmets 

The AbramsX incorporates the KATALYST Next Generation Electronic Architecture (NGEA) , an AI-enabled system that:

Connects all onboard systems

Enables manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) with unmanned ground vehicles and drones

Allows for rapid upgrades and adaptation to new technologies

Serves as a "key node in lethal battlefield networks" 

As of 2025, the AbramsX remains a technology demonstrator funded internally by General Dynamics rather than an official U.S. Army program. However, the technologies featured on the AbramsX—including hybrid propulsion, unmanned turrets, and drone integration—are expected to influence future U.S. Army combat vehicle development .

The AbramsX is approximately 20 tons lighter than the current M1A2 SEPv3, significantly improving transportability and bridge-crossing capability 

The hybrid system allows the tank to operate in "silent mode" with greatly reduced thermal and acoustic signatures 

The 30mm cannon and loitering munitions reflect lessons from Ukraine about drone warfare and counter-drone defense 

The three crew members sit side-by-side, each with access to six 16-inch high-resolution displays for situational awareness