Paint Options
The prototypes and early production of the M1 Abrams had a flat forest green paint scheme. M1A1 coming NATO factories have three-color camouflage paint jobs with Chemical Agent Resistant Coating: Black/Med-Green/Dark-Brown. During Operation Desert Storm (1990-1991), M1s and M1A1s received a desert tan paint scheme. Some of these tanks were repainted to match the NATO selected colors after the conflict. M1A2s built for the Middle Eastern countries also received a desert tan paint job. Looking at replacement parts, they have olive green paint. As a result, you may spot a tank with a mixture of green and tan parts.