Low rate initial production (LRIP) of the vehicle was approved in May 1979. In February 1982, General Dynamics Land Systems Division (GDLS) purchased Chrysler Defense, after Chrysler built over 1,000 M1s.
Low rate initial production (LRIP) of the vehicle was approved in May 1979 In February 1982 General Dynamics Land Systems Division (GDLS) purchased Chrysler Defense after Chrysler built over 1000 M1s