Tank MPG

Indyking · 09-10-2009, 08:34 AM

Surprisingly, I could not find any threads on Tank MPG for gen 3. Most of what is posted regards to short trip MPGs, which has little value in my opinion, because often circumstances are optimized for enhanced fuel efficiency. So, to address that need, I decided to open this thread.

I got impressive 61.1 MPG in my last tank after driving 513 miles! There was just one pip left on the fuel indicator.

Weather was mostly dry (rain can have a negative impact) with temperatures between 50's and low 80's (it's the Midwest, what do you expect?). Winds variable but often calm and humidity normal to high (60-90%) (Winds can definitely have an impact but not sure about air density).

Driving on ECO mode all the time, AC on 76-78 F for about 50% of the time, 70% city driving.

I was consistently getting 57-58 MPG but boosted it up to above 60 by just changing my commute route a little bit. Now, I’m leaving a bit earlier and driving on the back roads.

qbee42 · 09-10-2009, 08:39 AM

What is the tank MPG for an M1 Abrams?

Tom

a64pilot · 09-10-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by qbee42

What is the tank MPG for an M1 Abrams?

Tom

300 miles at .6 MPG

M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank
Specifications
M1 / IPM1 M1A1 M1A2
Manufacturer General Dynamics (Land Systems Division)
Crew 4: Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver
Weight 60 Tons 63 Tons 69.54 Tons
Length (Gun Forward) 384.5 inches 387 inches
Turret Height 93.5 inches
Width 143.8 inches 144 inches
Ground Clearance 19 inches
Ground Pressure 13.1 PSI 13.8 PSI 15.4 PSI
Obstacle Crossing 49 inches 42 inches
Vertical Trench 9 Feet
Power plant AGT-1500 turbine engine
Power Rating 1500 HP
Power to Weight Ratio 25 hp/ton 23.8 hp/ton 21.6 hp/ton
Hydro Kinetic Transmission 4 Speed Forward
2 Speed Reverse
Speed - Maximum 45 mph (Governed) 42 mph (Governed)
Speed - Cross Country 30 mph
Speed - 10% Slope 20 mph 17 mph
Speed - 60% Slope 4.5 mph 4.1 mph
Acceleration
(0 to 20 mph) 7 Seconds 7.2 Seconds
Fuel Capacity 498 gal (1,885 liters) / 505 gal (1,907 liters)
Cruising Range 275 Miles 265 Miles
Fuel Consumption A tank will need approximately 300 gallons every eight hours; this will vary depending on mission, terrain, and weather. A single tank takes 10 minutes to refuel. Refueling and rearming of a tank platoon--four tanks--is approximately 30 minutes under ideal conditions.
0.6 miles per gallon.
60 gallons per hour when traveling cross-country
30+ gallons per hour while operating at a tactical ideal
10 gallons basic idle
A mine plow will increase the fuel consummation rate of a tank by 25 percent
Main Armament 105mm M68A1
Rifled Cannon 120mm M256
Smooth Bore Cannon
Commander's Weapon .50 Cal M2 Machinegun
Coaxial Weapon 7.62 M240 Machinegun
Loader's Weapon 7.62 M240 Machinegun on Skate Mount
Basic Load Main Gun 40 rounds (M1A2 42 rounds)
Commander's 50 Caliber MG 1,000 rounds
M240 7.62 MG (COAX)/Loader's M240 MG 10,800 rounds
Smoke Grenades 24 rounds
NBC System 200 SCFM - CleanCooled Air
Inventory US Army 4,393 586 M1A2
588 M1A2 SEP
Inventory USMC 403
Inventory Other 777 Egypt 315 Saudi Arabia
218 Kuwait
Unit Replacement Cost $4,300,000

qbee42 · 09-10-2009, 09:16 AM

Good to know. Why do you suppose Indyking was interested?

Tom

a64pilot · 09-10-2009, 09:16 AM

Indyking, your right, we can all pull miracles out of a hat for short distances. My best tank MPG was 64.3 and over 700 miles. Can't take a pic because I stupidly disconnected my 12V battery when I didn't need to, so all my trip data was lost.
Give me a week

jay_man2 · 09-10-2009, 09:29 AM

Even MPG over a tank is suspect, due to possible variations like overfilling, underfilling, etc. The average MPG over a few thousand miles, always filling with the same gas at the same pump will reduce the impact of those vairations.

Indyking · 09-10-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by a64pilot

Indyking, your right, we can all pull miracles out of a hat for short distances. My best tank MPG was 64.3 and over 700 miles. Can't take a pic because I stupidly disconnected my 12V battery when I didn't need to, so all my trip data was lost.
Give me a week

No picture... all false information until proven otherwise...

Indyking · 09-10-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbee42

Good to know. Why do you suppose Indyking was interested?

Tom

Hey clows, I'm careless about bloody M1 Abrams...

qbee42 · 09-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indyking

No picture... all false information until proven otherwise...

Here is a picture:

Tom

Indyking · 09-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay_man2

Even MPG over a tank is suspect, due to possible variations like overfilling, underfilling, etc. The average MPG over a few thousand miles, always filling with the same gas at the same pump will reduce the impact of those vairations.

Agree, but tank MPG is a lot better than "Hey fools, I got 90MPG", of course, the hidden part is: after a short trip downhill as many are reporting here...

Just as a FYI, my lifetime MPG is 57.8 after 3968 miles at 35 MPH.

My lifetime is going up after every tank now, it used to be 54!; however, it will start to drive down in few days as my new commute will change to 95% hwy, 5% city driving

09-10-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
Indyking Vem quente que estou fervendo! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 890 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 92 Thanked 58 Times in 40 Posts Friends: 4	Tank MPG Surprisingly, I could not find any threads on Tank MPG for gen 3. Most of what is posted regards to short trip MPGs, which has little value in my opinion, because often circumstances are optimized for enhanced fuel efficiency. So, to address that need, I decided to open this thread. I got impressive 61.1 MPG in my last tank after driving 513 miles! There was just one pip left on the fuel indicator. Weather was mostly dry (rain can have a negative impact) with temperatures between 50's and low 80's (it's the Midwest, what do you expect?). Winds variable but often calm and humidity normal to high (60-90%) (Winds can definitely have an impact but not sure about air density). Driving on ECO mode all the time, AC on 76-78 F for about 50% of the time, 70% city driving. I was consistently getting 57-58 MPG but boosted it up to above 60 by just changing my commute route a little bit. Now, I’m leaving a bit earlier and driving on the back roads. Attached Thumbnails

09-10-2009, 08:39 AM	#2
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,474 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 94 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Tank MPG What is the tank MPG for an M1 Abrams? Tom

09-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#4
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,474 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 94 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Tank MPG Good to know. Why do you suppose Indyking was interested? Tom

09-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#5
a64pilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany Ga. Posts: 732 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 19 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tank MPG Indyking, your right, we can all pull miracles out of a hat for short distances. My best tank MPG was 64.3 and over 700 miles. Can't take a pic because I stupidly disconnected my 12V battery when I didn't need to, so all my trip data was lost. Give me a week Last edited by a64pilot; 09-10-2009 at 09:20 AM.

09-10-2009, 09:29 AM	#6
jay_man2 jay_man_also Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 1,249 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 58 Thanked 123 Times in 93 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Tank MPG Even MPG over a tank is suspect, due to possible variations like overfilling, underfilling, etc. The average MPG over a few thousand miles, always filling with the same gas at the same pump will reduce the impact of those vairations.

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