Crew: 4

Engine: 1500 horsepower gas turbine

Armament: 120 mm M256 smoothbore gun

The Abrams was developed as the main battle tank for the U.S. Army to replace the M60

Patton series after the failure of the MBT-70 program. It became renowned based on its excellent

performance during Operation Desert Storm and later confirmed its reputation as one

of the best main battle tanks in the world in the Iraq War.

Unlike its predecessors, the Abrams features advanced "Burlington" armor and a powerful

120mm smoothbore gun, originally developed by Rheinmetall. It is powered by a 1500 horsepower

turbine, whose silent operation earned the Abrams its nickname - the "Whispering Death".

In Armored Warfare, the M1A1 Abrams is a tier 8 main battle tank. It is a well-balanced

vehicle with few real disadvantages. It has excellent protection, powerful armament and

good mobility. It can also be upgraded to use more advanced features such as the active

protection system and the TUSK armor kit and its only drawback is its poor camouflage factor.

The Abrams is not a subtle vehicle and its job on the battlefield is to take and deal

punishment from the front line. You'll be able to play with the Abrams during

the early access stage of Armored Warfare development.

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