M1A1/A2 Abrams Panzerturm; Viable defensive tactic?

[Ranger25]

ADF's M1A1 has the APU. See the photo here:
http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/nscdc/images/a/ac/M1A1_AIM-SA_Reactive_Armor.jpg

and here:
http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/kelly/gallery/20080409/20080408adf8243523_205.jpg

plus.... the barracuda camoflauge
http://www.benandcamera.com/wp-content/gallery/camouflage/camouflage-001.jpg

http://www.benandcamera.com/wp-content/gallery/camouflage/camouflage-003.jpg

http://www.benandcamera.com/wp-content/gallery/camouflage/camouflage-005.jpg

The US Army placed an initial order for the Barracuda MCS system in 6/15


Saab Receives US Army Order for Camouflage Solutions


Not sure total numbers yet, but I'm searching now








http://image.saab.com/link/fb824a4416714bb28dbf01a40b9bcf54.aspx?id=49032