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From: christ@sci.ccny.cuny.edu (Chris Thompson)
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Subject: M1 vs M1A1
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From: christ@sci.ccny.cuny.edu (Chris Thompson)

	I understand that M1A1's are arriving in Saudi Arabia, replacing
the M1's which were sent originally.  My question is this: what are the
differences between the two; my readings indicate the following:

	1.  120mm smoothbore gun from Rheinmettel, instead of the 105mm

	2.  Ain't no 2.

Actually, I was wondering if  the M1 has Chobham armor, or if that appeared
in the M1A1.  Reactive armor?  Also- what is Chobham armor?  All I hear is
the word 'ceramic'; I know we're not talking porcelain here!
		      ^^^^

Thanks for the info,

Chris Thompson

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