IPM1 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Description */

2024-05-20T17:58:28Z

‎Description

U28580205: /* Description */ Updated to new format

2024-01-21T20:27:08Z

‎Description: Updated to new format

U38088265: /* Ammo racks */

2023-08-09T20:44:17Z

‎Ammo racks

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-02-04T21:59:54Z

‎Ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-18T18:14:32Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Updated

2022-10-05T21:53:23Z

‎Ammunition: Updated

U38088265: /* Ammo racks */

2022-08-14T10:16:22Z

‎Ammo racks

U9202753 at 03:40, 12 February 2022

2022-02-12T03:40:48Z

U28580205: /* History */ Added a historical photo of an IPM1

2021-11-09T13:48:35Z

‎History: Added a historical photo of an IPM1

U38088265: /* Ammunition */ Updated

2021-10-31T18:41:05Z

‎Ammunition: Updated

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-As the M1 Abrams entered service and work began on the M1E1 model with a 120 mm gun, there was a need to synergize the original M1 Abrams' specification with new features implemented into the M1E1. This became the Improved Performance project and saw the turret improvements to the M1E1 implemented into the M1, which improved the overall turret armour. There were other miscellaneous changes for crew comfort such as a rear turret bustle rack for stowages and a cut down rear side skirt for better access to the sprocket wheel. The overall tank designation became known as the '''IPM1''', and 894 units were produced between 1984 to 1986. The IPM1 did not see combat in its configuration, though it was involved in the 1987 Canadian Army Trophy competition and was deployed in Operation Desert Shield before being replaced by the M1A1 tank.
+As the M1 Abrams entered service and work began on the M1E1 model with a 120 mm gun, there was a need to synergize the original M1 Abrams' specification with new features implemented into the M1E1. This became the Improved Performance project and saw the turret improvements to the M1E1 implemented into the M1, which improved the overall turret armour. There were other miscellaneous changes for crew comfort such as a rear turret bustle rack for stowages and a cut down rear side skirt for better access to the sprocket wheel. The overall tank designation became known as the '''IPM1''', and 894 units were produced between 1984 and 1986. The IPM1 did not see combat in its configuration, though it was involved in the 1987 Canadian Army Trophy competition and was deployed in Operation Desert Shield before being replaced by the M1A1 tank.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], the IPM1 does feature the improved composite protection in the turret cheeks. This enables a more aggressive gameplay as the turret could withstand more kinetic and shaped-charge munitions than the original version. One benefit it has over the M1 is the M900 APFSDS round, which can more easily penetrate enemy tank armour. That said, the IPM1's hull armour did not see any improvement and the large turret ring area remains a significant weakpoint, so players should keep these frontal weak points in mind even when facing weaker opponents.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], IPM1 features improved composite protection in the turret cheeks. This enables a more aggressive gameplay as the turret could withstand more kinetic and shaped-charge munitions than the original version. It can also be equipped with the M900 APFSDS round, which can more easily penetrate enemy tank armour. That said, the IPM1's hull armour did not see any improvement and the large turret ring area remains a significant weakpoint, so players should keep these frontal weak points in mind even when facing weaker opponents.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''', is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]].
+As the M1 Abrams entered service and work began on the M1E1 model with a 120 mm gun, there was a need to synergize the original M1 Abrams' specification with new features implemented into the M1E1. This became the Improved Performance project and saw the turret improvements to the M1E1 implemented into the M1, which improved the overall turret armour. There were other miscellaneous changes for crew comfort such as a rear turret bustle rack for stowages and a cut down rear side skirt for better access to the sprocket wheel. The overall tank designation became known as the '''IPM1''', and 894 units were produced between 1984 to 1986. The IPM1 did not see combat in its configuration, though it was involved in the 1987 Canadian Army Trophy competition and was deployed in Operation Desert Shield before being replaced by the M1A1 tank.
-The IPM1 (Improved Performance M1) is a minor upgrade upon the protection of the [[M1 Abrams]]. This is primarily confined to improved composite protection in the turret cheeks, resulting in a slightly lengthened turret. The IPM1 maintains the same engine, weapon and other internals of the M1.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]], the IPM1 does feature the improved composite protection in the turret cheeks. This enables a more aggressive gameplay as the turret could withstand more kinetic and shaped-charge munitions than the original version. One benefit it has over the M1 is the M900 APFSDS round, which can more easily penetrate enemy tank armour. That said, the IPM1's hull armour did not see any improvement and the large turret ring area remains a significant weakpoint, so players should keep these frontal weak points in mind even when facing weaker opponents.
 == General info ==

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-[[File:Ammoracks_M1_Abrams.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M1 Abrams]]
+[[File:Ammoracks_M1_KVT.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M1 Abrams]]
-<!-- '''Last updated: 2.17.0.126''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.27.2.19''' -->
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''55''' || 53&nbsp;''(+2)'' || 45&nbsp;''(+10)'' || 23&nbsp;''(+32)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+54)'' || No
+| '''55''' || 48&nbsp;''(+7)'' || 45&nbsp;''(+10)'' || 23&nbsp;''(+32)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+54)'' || No
 |-
 |}

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M68A1 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M456A2, M393A2, M833, M416, M900}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 * Armour provides suboptimal kinetic protection
-* The 105mm APFSDS rounds aren't particularly powerful; may struggle to penetrate some modern targets
+* The 105 mm APFSDS rounds aren't particularly powerful; may struggle to penetrate some modern targets
 * Extra armour reduces top speed and acceleration
 * Extremely vulnerable gun mantlet and turret ring
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=us_m1_ip_abrams Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m1_ip_abrams Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 {{main|M68A1 (105 mm)}}
-Like its predecessor, the IPM1 is equipped with a reliable 105 mm M68A1 cannon, and also has access to the same ammunition. The 105mm cannon is somewhat sub-par relative to the weaponry other top rank vehicles are equipped with, but an experienced tanker can make use of the decent round ballistics and incredibly good reload speeds to quickly despatch targets. It's important to know what the cannon is capable of and where weak spots are on enemy vehicles, particularly when facing more modern vehicles such as the Leopard 2A5 and T-80U.
+Like its predecessor, the IPM1 is equipped with a reliable 105 mm M68A1 cannon, and also has access to the same ammunition. The 105 mm cannon is somewhat sub-par relative to the weaponry other top rank vehicles are equipped with, but an experienced tanker can make use of the decent round ballistics and incredibly good reload speeds to quickly despatch targets. It's important to know what the cannon is capable of and where weak spots are on enemy vehicles, particularly when facing more modern vehicles such as the Leopard 2A5 and T-80U.
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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-
 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| M456A2 || HEATFS || 1,173 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
+| M456A2 || HEATFS || 1,174 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
 |-
-| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 14.85 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
+| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 11.2 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
 |-
 | M833 || APFSDS || 1,485 || 3.7 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 78° || 80° || 81°
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 ! Ammunition
 ! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! Screen radius<br>(m)
 ! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 ! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 |-
-| M416 || 730 || 11.4 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
+| M416 || 732 || 11.6 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
 |-
 |}

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-[[File:Ammoracks_M1_Abrams.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M1 Abrams.]]
+[[File:Ammoracks_M1_Abrams.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M1 Abrams]]
-<!-- '''Last updated: 1.77.2.68''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.17.0.126''' -->
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''55''' || 33&nbsp;''(+22)'' || 25&nbsp;''(+30)'' || 3&nbsp;''(+52)'' || 0&nbsp;''(+55)'' || No
+| '''55''' || 53&nbsp;''(+2)'' || 45&nbsp;''(+10)'' || 23&nbsp;''(+32)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+54)'' || No
 |-
 |}
-Blowout rack only: 45&nbsp;''(+10)''
+* Blowout rack only: 45&nbsp;''(+10)'' shells.
 <!--==== [[Optics]] ====

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=us_m1_ip_abrams
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 }}

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:48, 9 November 2021
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	Testing of the Full Scale Engineering Development (FSED) prototypes took place in 1978 and 1979 with 11 vehicles being produced. By this time the Honeywell AGT-1500 gas turbine engine was installed. After successful modifications and testing, initial production was approved in 1979 for a series of 110 units.<ref name="Hunnicut4" /> Following more testing and finalization, production of the standardized '''105 mm Gun Tank, M1''' Abrams was approved in 1981, with the production run lasting until January 1985 and over 2,300 vehicles being made.<ref name="Hunnicut5" />		Testing of the Full Scale Engineering Development (FSED) prototypes took place in 1978 and 1979 with 11 vehicles being produced. By this time the Honeywell AGT-1500 gas turbine engine was installed. After successful modifications and testing, initial production was approved in 1979 for a series of 110 units.<ref name="Hunnicut4" /> Following more testing and finalization, production of the standardized '''105 mm Gun Tank, M1''' Abrams was approved in 1981, with the production run lasting until January 1985 and over 2,300 vehicles being made.<ref name="Hunnicut5" />

		+	[[File:IPM1 with Major General Cooper at Fort Knox - National Archives 6446475.jpeg\|x250px\|right\|none\|thumb\|An IPM1 at Fort Knox with Major General Cooper of the British Royal Armoured Corps in the driver's seat.]]

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