M1A1 AIM

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).

M1A1 AIM

M1A1 AIM

USA

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
11.7	11.7	11.7

Class:

SQUADRON

Medium tank

Research:550 000

Purchase:1 000 000

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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 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 360 Suspension Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 310 Brake System Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 310 Filters Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 450 Transmission Research: 16 000 Cost: 25 000 380 Engine Research: 16 000 Cost: 25 000 380	Improved Parts Research: 4 500 Cost: 23 000 360 Improved FPE Research: 3 900 Cost: 20 000 310 Crew Replenishment Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 450 ESS Research: 16 000 Cost: 25 000 380	Horizontal Drive Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 360 120mm_DM_HEAT_FS_ammo_pack Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 360 Adjustment of Fire Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 310 120mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 13 000 Cost: 20 000 310 Elevation Mechanism Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 450 Smoke grenade Research: 19 000 Cost: 29 000 450 Artillery Support Research: 16 000 Cost: 25 000 380 Laser rangefinder Research: 16 000 Cost: 25 000 380 NVD Research: 16 000 Cost: 25 000 380

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

120 mm M256 cannon

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

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun

Ammunition1 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

Vertical guidance-9° / 65°

7.62 mm M240 machine gun

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

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