The M1A2 Abrams tank consumes approximately 4 gallons of fuel per mile under optimal conditions, translating to around 60 gallons per hour during combat operations, depending on terrain and driving conditions. This high fuel consumption is due to its powerful turbine engine, which provides excellent speed and maneuverability but at the cost of efficiency. In less demanding scenarios, fuel usage may be lower, but it remains significantly high compared to many other vehicles.
depends in what the fuel pricce is
The M1A2 costs $6.21 million per, although there have since been upgrade programmes which have likely made the tank more expensive.
During the Vietnam War, US Patton tanks were about $100,000 apiece, and M551 Sheridans were about $300,000 apiece.The current U.S. main battle tank is the M1A2 Abrams and has a unit cost of approximately $6.21M.
M1A2 Hands down, the T80 is okay on cross country but the Abrams has much more advanced fire control systems, armaments, suspension system, armor, Superior off road performance, and the ability to fire on the move. (Correction: The T-80 has the ability to fire on the move as well. And has more potent armament. The 2A46 is 8% more powerful being a 125mm vs the M256 120mm, definitely a small difference but it makes the answerer's claim incorrect. The T-80 also has gun launched ATGMs which vastly out range 120mm rounds from the L/44 M256. Both T-80 and Abrams use Torsion bar suspension, however the Abrams weighs much more and has grown heavier over time, the suspension has not changed to reflect this. It should be considered at risk of becoming a weakness.)
25,000 pounds of fuel
How much fuel does a car use per hour? It depends on speed, operating conditions, and fuel type. The Abrams can run on several types of fuel, but typicaly uses a half gallon per mile (it can get one gallon per mile, depending on engine temp., environment, etc.). It can go 70mph top speed (with govenor disabled) in which case the engine will likely overheat quickly. It typically travels at 40mph top speed, so one hour at 40 will use less than one fifth of its 504 gallon fuel tank. The max distance it can travel is about 250 miles on one tank, 8 gallons to start and little more than a half gallon per mile in desert operating conditions (heat and sand afflicting the engine).
An M1 Abrams tank typically holds about 500 gallons (approximately 1,900 liters) of fuel. This large capacity allows it to operate for extended periods, depending on terrain and operational conditions. The tank's fuel efficiency varies, but it can consume around 1 gallon per mile in certain situations.
of course not. Improved by another uses, myself. A bit more detail here. The M1 Abrams, weighs in at 60 tons, the M1A1 at 63, and the M1A2(the current model) tips the scales at 69.54 tons. While yes tornadoes have moved this much weight before, when they have they were much larger, spread out, with alot more surface area.
For the first hour the fuel burn is approx 6000 pounds @ 4 USD /Gallon (check actual price for jet fuel) = $3,529.41 USD/Hr (first hour) for fuel burn only!
7 halons per hour
150 gallons per hour
3051 Lit per hour