Editing M1 Abrams (section)

=== Additional equipment ===
*'''Mine clearing plows''': An early example consisted of two mine plows and a chain with a weight running between them.{{sfn|Hunnicutt|2015|p=253}} The '''Mine Clearing Blade System (MCBS)''': It is capable of clearing mines up to 6 feet in front of the tank's path.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1mcbs.htm|title=M1 Mine Clearing Blade System|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=27 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201227152650/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m1mcbs.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Mine-clearing rollers''': The '''Tank Mounted Mine Clearing Roller''' ('''TMMCR''') comprises two roller banks of five discs each and a chain with a weight running between the rollers.{{sfn|Hunnicutt|2015|p=253}} '''Self Protection Combat Roller (SPCR)''' targets pressure activated explosive devices. The system comprises two 4-wheel roller gangs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pearson-eng.com/products/self-protection-combat-roller/|title=Battlefield Capabilities|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119220434/https://www.pearson-eng.com/products/self-protection-combat-roller/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> An optional Magnetic System Duplicator (MSD) can be fitted to help protect the equipment from the effect of magnetic influence fused mines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Magnetic Signature Duplicator |url=https://www.pearson-eng.com/products/magnetic-signature-duplicator/ |publisher=Pearson Engineering |access-date=17 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226011058/https://www.pearson-eng.com/products/magnetic-signature-duplicator/ |archive-date=26 February 2021}}</ref>
*'''Surface Clearance Device''' (SCD): The SCD is employed to clear surface laid mines and IEDs from roads, trails and rough terrain. There are two versions of the SCD; a V-blade optimised for clearing routes and a straight angle-blade which is optimised for clearing staging and assembly areas.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pearson-eng.com/products/surface-clearance-device|title=Surface Clearance Device – Product Page|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119201814/https://www.pearson-eng.com/products/surface-clearance-device/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Vehicle Magnetic Signature Duplicator''' (VEMSID): The VEMSID causes detonation of magnetic influence mines. The system comprises four emitter coils, two associated power boxes and an MSD Control Unit (MSDCU).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/DOD/MIL53112NOT-1218709|title=MIL-V-53112/1(1) NOT 1 – Vehicle Magnetic Signature Duplicator (Vemasid) System, M109/M992 Family of Vehicles, An/VSQ-3(4) (No S/S Document)|access-date=3 January 2021|archive-date=19 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210619161613/https://webstore.ansi.org/Standards/DOD/MIL53112NOT-1218709 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Bulldozer attachment'''. The U.S. Army tested this attachment in 1982.<ref name="Janes 2011"/> This was unsuccessful in part because it resulted in transmission overheating,{{sfn|Hunnicutt|2015|p=253}} and was never used.<ref name="Janes 2011"/>