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The M1A1 AIM has the same layout and profile as the other [[M1 Abrams (Family)|Abrams tanks]]. Its armor profile is the same as that on the [[M1A1 HC]] and [[M1A2 Abrams|M1A2]], meaning it has good turret armor. It also retains the same survivability as its counterparts, with the blowout ammo rack in the rear turret bustle and spread crew layout. | The M1A1 AIM has the same layout and profile as the other [[M1 Abrams (Family)|Abrams tanks]]. Its armor profile is the same as that on the [[M1A1 HC]] and [[M1A2 Abrams|M1A2]], meaning it has good turret armor. It also retains the same survivability as its counterparts, with the blowout ammo rack in the rear turret bustle and spread crew layout. | ||
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| − | {{main|M256 (120 mm)}}The M1A1 AIM is armed with the same 120mm M256 smoothbore gun used by the other top tier Abrams tanks. It has the same ammunition selection as the [[M60 AMBT]], having access to the M830 HEAT round stock and the KE-W APFSDS round as a researchable modification. Like the [[M1A1 HC]] and [[M1A2 Abrams|M1A2]], it also has access to the M830A1 "MPAT" round, giving the AIM a similar ability to engage helicopters. | + | {{main|M256 (120 mm)}} |
| + | The M1A1 AIM is armed with the same 120mm M256 smoothbore gun used by the other top tier Abrams tanks. It has the same ammunition selection as the [[M60 AMBT]], having access to the M830 HEAT round stock and the KE-W APFSDS round as a researchable modification. Like the [[M1A1 HC]] and [[M1A2 Abrams|M1A2]], it also has access to the M830A1 "MPAT" round, giving the AIM a similar ability to engage helicopters. | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* M830A1 allows the engagement of helicopters | * M830A1 allows the engagement of helicopters | ||
* Highly effective KE-W APFSDS | * Highly effective KE-W APFSDS | ||
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* Retains the same hull armor as all other Abrams tanks, easily penetrated by its contemporaries | * Retains the same hull armor as all other Abrams tanks, easily penetrated by its contemporaries | ||
* Raised engine deck limits firing angles when the main gun is pointed rearwards | * Raised engine deck limits firing angles when the main gun is pointed rearwards | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 2 July 2022
| This page is about the American main battle tank M1A1 AIM. For other vehicles of the family, see M1 Abrams (Family). For other uses, see M1 (Disambiguation). |
Contents
Description
The Tank, Combat, Full Tracked, 120-mm Gun M1A1, AIM is a squadron rank VII American medium tank with a battle rating of 11.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Danger Zone".
General info
Survivability and armour
Composite armour
Balanced protection against all types of ammunition
Smoke grenades
Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle
ESS
Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle
Armourfront / side / back
Hull133 / 60 / 32
Turret139 / 120 / 13
Crew4 people
Visibility82 %
The M1A1 AIM has the same layout and profile as the other Abrams tanks. Its armor profile is the same as that on the M1A1 HC and M1A2, meaning it has good turret armor. It also retains the same survivability as its counterparts, with the blowout ammo rack in the rear turret bustle and spread crew layout.
Armour type:
| 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
Speedforward / back
AB76 / 43 km/h
RB and SB69 / 39 km/h
Number of gears8 forward
4 back
Weight62.0 t
Engine power
AB2 898 hp
RB and SB1 519 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB46.7 hp/t
RB and SB24.5 hp/t
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
| Arcade | 76 | 43 | 62 | 2,058 | 2,898 | 33.19 | 46.74 |
| Realistic | 69 | 39 | 1,343 | 1,519 | 21.66 | 24.5 | |
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 343 → 6 857 
RB4 245 → 6 702
SB5 369 → 8 477
Total cost of modifications277 400 
458 000
Talisman cost3 000 
Crew training270 000
Experts950 000
Aces2 200
Research Aces1 210 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
150 / 190 / 210 %
244 / 244 / 244 %
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Armaments
Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Night vision device
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night
Main armament
Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Ammunition40 rounds
First-order17 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
6.5 → 5.0 s
Vertical guidance-10° / 20°
The M1A1 AIM is armed with the same 120mm M256 smoothbore gun used by the other top tier Abrams tanks. It has the same ammunition selection as the M60 AMBT, having access to the M830 HEAT round stock and the KE-W APFSDS round as a researchable modification. Like the M1A1 HC and M1A2, it also has access to the M830A1 "MPAT" round, giving the AIM a similar ability to engage helicopters.
| 120 mm M256 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 40 | -10°/+20° | ±180° | Two-plane | 38.1 | 52.7 | 64.0 | 70.8 | 75.3 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 6.36 | 6.00 |
| Realistic | 23.8 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 40.0 | ||||||||
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 | ||
| M830 | HEATFS | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
| M830A1 | HEATFS | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| KE-W | APFSDS | 583 | 579 | 569 | 556 | 542 | 528 |
| 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% | |||||||
| M830 | HEATFS | 1,140 | 13.1 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 2,360 | 65° | 72° | 77° |
| KE-W | APFSDS | 1,585 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 78° | 80° | 81° |
| Shell details | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile Mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Arming distance (m) |
Trigger radius (m) |
Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | |||||||||
| M830A1 | HEATFS | 1,410 | 11.4 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 400 | 10 | 1,390 | 65° | 72° | 77° |
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Machine guns
Ammunition1 000 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate575 shots/min
Vertical guidance-9° / 65°
Ammunition1 400 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate941 shots/min
7.62 mm M240 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition10 000 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate941 shots/min
| 12.7 mm M2HB | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Pintle (Commander) | 1,000 (200) | 577 | -9°/+65° | -160°/+180° |
| 7.62 mm M240 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Pintle (Loader) | 1,400 (200) | 941 | -9°/+65° | -77°/+135° |
| Coaxial | 10,000 (200) | 941 | N/A | N/A |
Usage in battles
The AIM plays just like its regular tech tree counterparts, meaning seasoned Abrams players will already be accustomed to its playstyle. The increased turret protection allows it to make use of hull down tactics just as effectively as the M1A1 HC and M1A2, with the 2nd generation thermal sights allowing for easier target identification and acquisition at range. It can also brawl relatively well because of its quick reactionary ability. The KE-W APFSDS round is similar in performance to the M1A1 HC's M829A1 round meaning the AIM is perfectly capable of tackling its contemporaries.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Has access to 2nd generation thermal sights allowing for easier targeting especially at long range
- Also has access to 2nd generation thermals for the commander's machine gun
- Has improved turret armor with the same effectiveness as the M1A1 HC and M1A2
- Retains the same gun handling and reload speeds
- M830A1 allows the engagement of helicopters
- Highly effective KE-W APFSDS
Cons:
- Poor stock grind with no tier 1 APFSDS round
- Retains the same hull armor as all other Abrams tanks, easily penetrated by its contemporaries
- Raised engine deck limits firing angles when the main gun is pointed rearwards
History
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Media
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See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
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- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
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- Ground vehicles with smoke grenades
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