The M1 Panther II is a specialized mine detection and clearing vehicle, based on the M1 Abrams main battle tank. It is a successor to the previous M60 Panther. Vehicle is designed to breach minefields in combat conditions. Only 6 of these mine clearing vehicles are in service with the US Army. These specialized vehicles saw action in Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq.
The M1 Panther II uses a modified hull of the M1 Abrams main battle tank. Turret was replaced with a small superstructure. Two arms were mounted at the front for mine rollers or mine plow attachments. The arms move up and down to contour the terrain. The mine rollers explode mines by their own weight without causing damage to the vehicle. Alternatively the Panther II can be fitted with mine plow, which pushes mines away from the vehicle. (courtesy of MILITARY-TODAY.com)