AGT1500
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1980
Total Production : 10,000
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGT1500 | Active | 1980 | 10,000 |
AGT1500
Group : Vehicle Engines
Status : Active
Origin : 
United States of America
Contractor : Honeywell
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1980
Total Production : 10,000
Honeywell AGT1500 compact, instant power gas turbine was developed to power the M1 Abrams family of main battle tanks operated by the US Army, Marine Corps and allied countries. The AGT1500 turboshaft provides high speed, power and quick acceleration for the heavyweight Abrams in the battlefield. Compared to diesel engines, AGT1500 features ease of maintenance thanks to its modular design but the operating cost stands higher. Moreover, a built-in Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU) allows operational diagnostic capability.
Approximately 10,000 engines have been produced since its inception in the 1970s for the the United States, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Kuwait and Egypt. These engines have logged more than 25 million operating miles worldwide. For the 21st century, Honeywell and the US Army were working around the AGT1500 to decrease operating temperature and adding more durable components thus increasing the engine's reliability, durability which could extend double than its current figure, and lowering costs.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | Active | ? | |
 Egypt | Active | ? | |
 Kuwait | Active | ? | |
 Saudi Arabia | Active | ? | |
| United States of America | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mass | ||
| Dry Weight | 1,134 kilogram | |
| Power | ||
| Power | 1,500 shp | |
News
WASHINGTON, December 20, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Abrams Tank Refurbishment,
WASHINGTON, December 10, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of Maintenance Repair
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle
WASHINGTON, November 9, 2023 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of M1A2 Abrams Main Battle
WASHINGTON, December 6, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of M1A1 Abrams Main Battle
WASHINGTON, February 17, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Heavy Armored Combat
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2019 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to TECRO for the M1A2T Abrams Tanks and related equipment
WASHINGTON, Oct 16, 2017 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for M1A1 Abrams Tanks.
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2011 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Friday of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt for 125 M1A1 Abrams
Honeywell International, Inc. Phoenix, Az., was awarded on Apr. 10, 2009 a $73,994,878 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee contract for urgent funding action to provided
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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