M1A1 AIM

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.

Player Recommendations
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

 * 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

 * 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
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Improved Breech
 * Advanced Muzzle Referencing system
 * Augmented Optics
 * Pioneer Toolkit
 * Air Induction Precleaner

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions
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

Upgrades
Premium vehicles come fully upgraded.

History
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 &#34;Whispering Death&#34;. 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.