M1A2 SEPv3 Tank’s Front Armor
I would like to help Gaijin developers improve the M1A2 SEPv3 in War Thunder.
Whenever questions are raised about this tank’s armor, Gaijin representatives often argue that there is insufficient evidence or publicly available data regarding the Abrams’ armor protection. In response, I would like to share a YouTube video titled “Broń Pancerna Świata | Przedni Pancerz Czołgu M1A2SEPv3” by Damian Ratka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-NFxL6IEA
Who is Mr.Ratka : A military technology expert specializing in armored vehicles from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the former Soviet Union. Editor at Defence24.
The video includes evidence, photographs, and documents confirming that the M1A2 SEPv3 received armor upgrades to both the lower front hull plate and the turret. You can enable subtitles and use YouTube’s automatic translation to follow the presentation. The video also directly addresses War Thunder and the developers’ apparent failure to acknowledge the available evidence and documentation. :)
Furthermore, an official US government document published on the US Army Financial Management and Comptroller website confirms that armor upgrades were implemented.
On page 131, P-1 Line #14 , the document states:
“The M1A2 SEPv3 incorporates turret and hull armor upgrades.”
Although the document does not provide exact armor thicknesses or protection values, it explicitly confirms that both the turret and the hull received armor upgrades.
This demonstrates that, with a little effort and time spent researching available sources, it is possible to find documentation supporting improvements to the M1A2 SEPv3’s armor protection.
I kindly ask the development team to review this material carefully, verify its credibility, and assess the available evidence from a technical and historical perspective. I hope this information will help improve the accuracy of the M1A2 SEPv3’s armor modeling in War Thunder.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards.
