XM1

The XM1 is a tier 6 Premium Main Battle Tank originating from the United States. It can be purchased from Sophie Wölfli for 3,250 Gold. The XM1 was originally a tier 6 progression vehicle that was replaced by the M1 Abrams in Balance 2.0.

Features

 * Heavy armor: this vehicle's armor bounces more shots and takes more hits
 * HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles
 * Gas Turbine : provide a smoother acceleration, compared to an ordinary diesel

Player Recommendations
With good armor, high mobility, and a decent gun, the XM1 is a jack of all trades MBT capable of pushing a flank, brawling, or going hull down effectively. An excellent 0-32 kph acceleration and top speed allow it to maneuver much more rapidly than other tier 6 tanks, and while the 105mm may not be as powerful as the 120mm or 125mm guns of its counterparts, the rate of fire can partially compensate for this.

Pros

 * Good mobility
 * Strong turret armor
 * Excellent gun depression

Cons

 * Mediocre gun
 * Turret ring weak spot is very exposed
 * Protection against ATGMs is less effective than that of the regular M1

Upgrade Suggestions
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Improved Gun Breech

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off Road Driving
 * Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter
 * Loader: Rapid Fire, Preparation/Explosive Shells

Upgrades
Premium vehicles in Armored Warfare come fully upgraded.

Variants

 * XM1 Fox

History
Class: Main Battle Tank (Prototype) Developed: 1972-1976 Service: N/A Vehicles Built: 1 Operators: N/A After the MBT-70 fiasco, the U.S. military changed its approach. Instead of requesting vehicles featuring bleeding edge technology, the focus shifted towards affordable vehicles good enough to ensure battlefield supremacy without being as expensive as the MBT-70. And so the M1 program was born. The first prototypes of the XM1 were delivered by Chrysler Defense and General Motors in 1976. Both were armed with a M68 105mm rifled cannon, which was a license-produced variant of the Royal Ordnance L7, one of the best NATO weapons of that time. However, the General Motors vehicle was powered by a diesel engine, while the Chrysler Defense prototype was powered by a newly-developed turbine engine. Chrysler had a lot of experience designing turbines, ever since the 1950s, and was confident in the superior abilities of this new propulsion type. Turbine-propelled tanks were nothing new, some of the first attempts date back to World War Two, but the Abrams and the T-80 were the first tanks to use the turbine on a mass-produced scale. Following comparative trials with a special Leopard 2 variant (Leopard 2AV), Chrysler&#39;s XM1 was selected as the future U.S. Army Main Battle Tank. It was named after General Creighton Abrams, who commanded American armored forces in both World War Two and the Vietnam War. This XM1 model is based on the General Motors prototype. A single vehicle was built and tested in 1976.

Variants

 * XM1 FOX