M1 Abrams - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-Following the cancellation of the [[MBT-70]] and [[XM-803]], the US Army continued their search for the next main battle tank to replace their [[M60 (Family)|M60s]]. With a goal of producing a top-rate main battle tank under a fixed price limit, both [[XM-1 (GM)|General Motors]] and [[XM-1 (Chrysler)|Chrysler]] competed for the optimal design the US Army will choose. In November 1976, the Chrysler model was chosen for the XM-1 contract, and was accepted for service in 1981 as the M1 Abrams tank. The basis of the new main battle tank for the US Army, 2,374 units of the M1 Abrams would be produced. Accepted under constrained budgets, the now standardized M1 Abrams would go on to feature multiple improvement programs, such as the [[M1A1 Abrams|introduction of a 120 mm gun]], as well as constant [[IPM1|refurbishments]] to keep the tank up to date.
+Following the cancellation of the [[MBT-70]] and [[XM-803]], the US Army continued their search for the next main battle tank to replace their [[M60 (Family)|M60s]]. With the goal of producing a top-rate main battle tank under a fixed price limit, both [[XM-1 (GM)|General Motors]] and [[XM-1 (Chrysler)|Chrysler]] competed for the optimal design to be chosen by the US Army. In November 1976, the Chrysler model was chosen for the XM-1 contract, and was accepted for service in 1981 as the M1 Abrams tank. The basis of the new main battle tank for the US Army, 2,374 units of the M1 Abrams would be produced. Accepted under constrained budgets, the now standardized M1 Abrams would go on to feature multiple improvement programs, such as the [[M1A1 Abrams|introduction of a 120 mm gun]], as well as constant [[IPM1|refurbishments]] to keep the tank up to date.
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''', or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''', was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]]. The start of a new common vehicle for the rest of the American tech tree, the first M1 Abrams gives players a good taste of the gameplay expected from the platform. The turbine engine gives the vehicle great speed and acceleration that players could use to get to position or perform hit-and-run on their targets. The armour, an improvement over its predecessors, can provide substantial kinetic energy protection, but excels in chemical energy protection against HEAT tank shells. The one area that the M1 Abrams is not too different is the firepower, using the same 105 mm gun and its shells from the [[M60A3_TTS|latest M60 variants]]. However, the improved armour and mobility can allow players to better use the 105 mm gun by getting around to where enemies least expect the Abrams to be for the 105 mm to do the most damages against their weak points.

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 * [[Type 90]] and [[AMX-40]], as their incredibly powerful shots can penetrate you anywhere, at any angle, at almost any distance. For the Type 90, aim for the turret ring, and for the AMX-40, aim for the LFP.
-* The T-80B, because of its strong armament and very strong armour; it can be penetrated through its lower front plate, the drivers viewport below the gun, and just to the side or below the gun; if a T80B shows any of its side, you can penetrate it there
+* The T-80B, because of its strong armament and strong armour; it can be penetrated through its lower front plate, the drivers viewport below the gun, and just to the side or below the gun; if a T80B shows any of its side, you can penetrate it there
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* LFP and turret face can easily stop 3BM22, other soviet rounds, DM23 (105 mm) and L23.
+* LFP and turret face can easily stop 3BM22, DM23 (105 mm) and L23.
 * Good chemical protection due to composite armour, especially on the turret
 * Internal armour plating increases crew survivability
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 * Low APFSDS penetration
 * Inadequate stock ammo loadout: both the M735 and M456 shells are no longer effective at this BR
-* NVD are a tier III modification
+* NVD/TVD are a tier III modification
 * M774 is a tier IV modification and it is still a fairly weak round for this BR
-* Like with most Abrams series tanks, the engine deck is slightly raised, meaning that you will not be able to depress the gun over the rear of the tank.
+* Like most Western Tanks, the engine deck of the Abrams is slightly raised, meaning that you will not be able to depress the gun over the rear of the tank.
 == History ==

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 Following the cancellation of the [[MBT-70]] and [[XM-803]], the US Army continued their search for the next main battle tank to replace their [[M60 (Family)|M60s]]. With a goal of producing a top-rate main battle tank under a fixed price limit, both [[XM-1 (GM)|General Motors]] and [[XM-1 (Chrysler)|Chrysler]] competed for the optimal design the US Army will choose. In November 1976, the Chrysler model was chosen for the XM-1 contract, and was accepted for service in 1981 as the M1 Abrams tank. The basis of the new main battle tank for the US Army, 2,374 units of the M1 Abrams would be produced. Accepted under constrained budgets, the now standardized M1 Abrams would go on to feature multiple improvement programs, such as the [[M1A1 Abrams|introduction of a 120 mm gun]], as well as constant [[IPM1|refurbishments]] to keep the tank up to date.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''', was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]]. The start of a new common vehicle for the rest of the American tech tree, the first M1 Abrams gives players a good taste of the gameplay expected from the platform. The turbine engine gives the vehicle great speed and acceleration that players could use to get to position or perform hit-and-run on their targets. The armour, an improvement over its predecessors, can provide substantial kinetic energy protection, but excels in chemical energy protection against HEAT tank shells. The one area that the M1 Abrams is not too different is the firepower, using the same 105 mm gun and its shells from the [[M60A3_TTS|latest M60 variants]]. However, the improved armour and mobility can allow players to better use the 105 mm gun by getting around to where enemies least expect the Abrams to be for the 105 mm to do the most damages against their weak points.The start of your m1 abrams journey.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''', was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]]. The start of a new common vehicle for the rest of the American tech tree, the first M1 Abrams gives players a good taste of the gameplay expected from the platform. The turbine engine gives the vehicle great speed and acceleration that players could use to get to position or perform hit-and-run on their targets. The armour, an improvement over its predecessors, can provide substantial kinetic energy protection, but excels in chemical energy protection against HEAT tank shells. The one area that the M1 Abrams is not too different is the firepower, using the same 105 mm gun and its shells from the [[M60A3_TTS|latest M60 variants]]. However, the improved armour and mobility can allow players to better use the 105 mm gun by getting around to where enemies least expect the Abrams to be for the 105 mm to do the most damages against their weak points.
 == General info ==

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 Following the cancellation of the [[MBT-70]] and [[XM-803]], the US Army continued their search for the next main battle tank to replace their [[M60 (Family)|M60s]]. With a goal of producing a top-rate main battle tank under a fixed price limit, both [[XM-1 (GM)|General Motors]] and [[XM-1 (Chrysler)|Chrysler]] competed for the optimal design the US Army will choose. In November 1976, the Chrysler model was chosen for the XM-1 contract, and was accepted for service in 1981 as the M1 Abrams tank. The basis of the new main battle tank for the US Army, 2,374 units of the M1 Abrams would be produced. Accepted under constrained budgets, the now standardized M1 Abrams would go on to feature multiple improvement programs, such as the [[M1A1 Abrams|introduction of a 120 mm gun]], as well as constant [[IPM1|refurbishments]] to keep the tank up to date.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''', was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]]. The start of a new common vehicle for the rest of the American tech tree, the first M1 Abrams gives players a good taste of the gameplay expected from the platform. The turbine engine gives the vehicle great speed and acceleration that players could use to get to position or perform hit-and-run on their targets. The armour, an improvement over its predecessors, can provide substantial kinetic energy protection, but excels in chemical energy protection against HEAT tank shells. The one area that the M1 Abrams is not too different is the firepower, using the same 105 mm gun and its shells from the [[M60A3_TTS|latest M60 variants]]. However, the improved armour and mobility can allow players to better use the 105 mm gun by getting around to where enemies least expect the Abrams to be for the 105 mm to do the most damages against their weak points.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''', was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]]. The start of a new common vehicle for the rest of the American tech tree, the first M1 Abrams gives players a good taste of the gameplay expected from the platform. The turbine engine gives the vehicle great speed and acceleration that players could use to get to position or perform hit-and-run on their targets. The armour, an improvement over its predecessors, can provide substantial kinetic energy protection, but excels in chemical energy protection against HEAT tank shells. The one area that the M1 Abrams is not too different is the firepower, using the same 105 mm gun and its shells from the [[M60A3_TTS|latest M60 variants]]. However, the improved armour and mobility can allow players to better use the 105 mm gun by getting around to where enemies least expect the Abrams to be for the 105 mm to do the most damages against their weak points.The start of your m1 abrams journey.
 == General info ==

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 Its armour, whilst reliable in downtiers and when facing tanks of the same BR, should not be relied on when uptiered. Many tanks will destroy you. But when downtiered, your armour will protect you 70-75% of the time. Many rounds at this BR and below have a hard time facing you and even penetrating you in the LFP even.
-It is suggested to use the M735, since at distance many rounds will not hit the target and the M774 costs 600 SL to fire and has only got a better angle penetration. Although it has a low penetration, the M735 and the M774 are still APFSDS, and as such, you can get a penetrating hit on an enemy's side even with a very low impact angle.
+M774 is the preferred round in the M1 Abrams; it has significantly better angled penetration, an improved ballistic coefficient and reduced chance to bounce at high angle impacts. The HESH round is still useful for engaging light vehicles and helicopters; the smoke round is not very valuable thanks to the Abrams having a built-in smoke generator and smoke grenades, but it might be helpful to take one or two.
 The Abrams' main strength is its extreme mobility, even by MBT standards, and the very good ballistics of the APFSDS rounds. The armour is not sufficient and will only really stop ATGMs and HEATFS rounds. But when facing tanks at this BR and below, enemies have a hard time penetrating your frontal arc.

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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