$8.9 Million Dollar Cost
As of 2016, the estimated cost for an M1A2 is the U.S. $8.92 million. It seems pretty affordable, right? Unfortunately, the U.S. Government does not allow citizens to purchase these tanks, so you are out of luck if you hope to buy one. Though, maybe, it is for the best. In 1981, the Army’s Deputy Director for Weapons Systems estimated operation cost would be around $310,600 for the Ml tank and $338,200 for the MlAl tank. Imagine how much they’d be now. Though we are certain refinements were made since then.