M1A1 AIM
M1A1 AIM | |
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Details | |
Tier / Class:
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8 MBT |
Nation: |
United States |
Dealer: |
Special |
Cost: |
9000 Gold |
Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
627 |
DPM: |
3,200 |
Penetration: |
650 mm |
Hit Points: |
3,050 |
Hull F/S/R: |
635 / 180 / 40 |
Turret F/S/R: |
700 / 350 / 40 |
Max Speed: |
66 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
6.59 s |
Hull Traverse: |
31.30 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
15% |
Vision: |
440 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.11° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-10 / 0° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
35 deg/s |
The M1A1 AIM is a tier 8 Premium Main Battle Tank. Built and designed in the United States, this Abrams variant is a sturdy choice for those looking for an all-rounder vehicle.
The M1A1 AIM has only been available in the web shop during special events or holidays, particularly United States holidays such as Veteran's Day or the 4th of July which is the date of American Independence. The vehicle also comes with a special camo scheme that prominently displays the year of 1776, a skull decal with appropriate era hat, and the stripes of the US flag.
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Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
The M1A1 AIM handles and plays like any other Abrams would: a jack of all trades, master of none. Playstyle is situationally dependent. It can lead a charge if top tier, but care must be taken, since the armor has the thickness of a regular tier 7 M1A1. The ammo of the AIM is also subpar for its tier, so sniping accuracy is important, as well as focusing on a more flanking or supporting role. The AIM’s base view range is higher than its progression tier 7 and tier 8 counterparts, so stacking view range to assist in spotting is also quite doable. Overall, the AIM’s largest weaknesses are its armor or ammo values, but it is still a solid Abrams type MBT.
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
- Premium Vehicle with better credit and reputation earning potential
- Comes with special camo scheme
- Sturdy frontal armor, since it is an Abrams
- Jack of all trades
- Higher base view range compared to either the M1A1 or M1A2.
Cons[edit | edit source]
- Is essentially an M1A1 Abrams a tier higher, with regular composite instead of DU composite
- Ammo is weak compared to that of the M1A2 Abrams
- Does not come with a level 5 crew. (Additional verification appreciated)
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.
Retrofit Suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Improved Breech
- Advanced Muzzle Referencing system
- Augmented Optics
- Pioneer Toolkit
- Air Induction Precleaner
Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Commander: Philipp Holzklau, Viktor Kirsanov, or Freja Højbjerg
Driver: Off-road Driving, Spin to Win
Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells
Armor[edit | edit source]
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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Stock | Stock | 635/180/40 | Composite | 700/350/40 | Composite | Heavy | 20%vsAP, 75%vsCE | ||||
The first full-spectrum improvement of the original M1, the defensive strengths of this vehicle and its frontal composites are reinforced all around. Alongside various other system upgrades, this vehicle is globally superior in armor, without losing any of the advantages in mobility that the Abrams series has enjoyed. |
Firepower[edit | edit source]
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Max Accuracy | Speed | Reload |
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120mm M830 HEAT-MP | HEAT | Stock | 520 | 600mm | 0.12° | 1,140 m/s | 10.8s |
120mm M829A1 APFSDS | AP | Stock | 570 | 650mm | 0.11° | 1,575 m/s | 10.8s |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
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Honeywell AGT-1500 1500 hp Gas Turbine Engine | Stock | Stock | 66km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 6.59s | {{{0-max}}} | 31.30deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.
History[edit | edit source]
Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1997
Service: 1997+
Vehicles Built: cca 4000
Operators: USA, Australia, Morocco
The Abrams Main Battle Tank is the current service MBT of the U.S. Army and several other countries. It was developed in the 1970s to replace the aging Patton series in American service. Unlike the failed MBT-70 project, the downfall of which was the widespread use of experimental technologies along with an extremely high price tag, the Abrams was designed to use modern but affordable and reliable components. What made it different from the Patton series was the use of Chobham composite armor and a gas turbine for propulsion, earning it the nickname "Whispering Death".
The M1A1 AIM (Abrams Integrated Management) is an improved version of the main and, at the same time, the most iconic version of the Abrams. Between 1997 and 2012, some 4000 U.S. service tanks were basically overhauled to a brand-new condition and upgraded with a new Forward-Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) sensor suite, an external infantry phone, a thermal imager for the 12.7mm heavy machinegun and some new communication equipment. Variants of this vehicle with and without Depleted Uranium armor inlays exist. Australia purchase 59 of these vehicles in 2006 and Morocco purchased a similar variant called M1A1 SA in 2015.