M1128

M1128

M60A2

M1128

M60A2

USA

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.7	10.3	10.3

Class:

Light tank

Research:260 000

Purchase:710 000

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Description

The M1128 is a rank VII American tank destroyer with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB) and 10.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".

General info

Survivability and armour

Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	108	14	18.7	_,___	668	__.__	35.72
Realistic	97	13		_,___	350	__.__	18.72

Armaments

Main armament

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

105 mm M68A1E8					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	18	-5°/+15°	±180°	Two-plane	__._	__._	__._	__._	__._	10.00	10.00	10.00	10.00
Realistic					__._	__._	__._	__._	__._

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
M456A2	HEATFS	__	__	__	__	__	__
C76A1	APFSDS	__	__	__	__	__	__
M900	APFSDS	__	__	__	__	__	__

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile Mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
M456A2	HEATFS	___	_.__	__	_._	___	__°	__°	__°
C76A1	APFSDS	___	_.__	__	_._	___	__°	__°	__°
M900	APFSDS	___	_.__	__	_._	___	__°	__°	__°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	Visual discrepancy
18	9 (+9)	1 (+17)	No

Machine guns

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

12.7 mm M2HB
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
	___ (___)	___	__°	__°

7.62 mm M240
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
	___ (___)	___	__°	__°

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Modules

Tier	Mobility		Protection	Firepower
I	Tires		Parts	Horizontal Drive	C76A1	NVD
II	Suspension	Brake System	FPE	Adjustment of Fire
III	Filters		Crew Replenishment	Elevation Mechanism
IV	Transmission	Engine	Smoke Grenade	Artillery Support	Laser Rangefinder	M900

Pros and cons

Pros:

• High resolution thermal gunner and commander optics, as well as low resolution driver thermal optics.
• Has access to the M900 high penetration APFSDS round when spaded.
• Autoloader allows a 7.5 second reload no matter the amount of crew members left or their health.
• Can put another shell in the autoloader in only 6 seconds; it is not effected by crew skill.
• High turret traverse speed (60°/sec with an ace crew) allows great reactionary ability.
• Unmanned turret can protect the crew from harm thanks to their location in the hull.
• Can fire smoke grenades three times, four grenades each time (total of 12 smoke grenades).
• .50 caliber machine gun can be used against low-flying aerial targets and lightly armored ground vehicles.

Cons:

• 7.5 second reload is longer than for many vehicles with a 105 mm gun and human loader when they have full crew loading skill.
• Can only carry 18 rounds of ammunition, which may not always be enough.
• Thin armor can only protect against machine gun rounds; it is not able to protect against autocannons.
• It has a very large profile, making it an easy target. It is also vulnerable to hull break.
• Horsepower to ton ratio of ~15 hp/t results in low acceleration.
• Can not neutral steer and the off-road mobility is poor because of the wheeled design.

History

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Media

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See also

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• reference to the series of the vehicles;
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External links

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