The XM1 (GM) Returns for Operation Desert Storm’s Anniversary!

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Imo, the XM-1 is I think the fastest “MBT” at its BR, especially in acceleration. If your crew skill’s driving stat isn’t maxed, I would suggest pumping that ASAP because the XM-1’s speed is one of its best attributes 😄

HP/Ton (RB):

XM-1   = 28.9 hp/t 
XM803  = 24.2 hp/t 
MBT-70 = 28.5 hp/t
KPz-70 = 29.0 hp/t

Also RB characteristics. Link to compare all 4 if you want to look deeper: Vehicle Comparison | War Thunder Wiki
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ALSO! Just in case you/anyone else didn’t know, the XM-1 has hydro suspension. Quote of a reply I made today detailing it for another player:
(More discussion about ammo etc, click over to that thread if anyone wants to read/comment more)

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The OF-40 (MTCA) is one of the absolute best premiums in the game. I play light tanks 90%+ of the time and I adore the OF-40 (MTCA). Absolutely worth it. Only downside it is basically has 0 armor 😂 But that makes it fast.

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I also notice something pretty strange, it is prone to engine damage when your turret gets pen, like wtf already happend two times

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And? I JUST got a nuke with Type 16 (FPS) premium prototype that is at the same 9.3 BR, with one extra kill than you, guess Type 16 is the better tank. That’s kinda pointless take, any good player can get a nuke with 99% of the vehicles in this game, it doesn’t prove much about vehicle’s real performance.

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Tbh I think the tank could get a slight reload buff. Maybe like 6.7s → 6.3 secs

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I did not know that. I knew that about other tanks like the 2s6, and bmps

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don’t care just wanted to brag a bit

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Here! Check out this old page from the old wiki, MIGHT be a couple/few that are not on here, but it is a great graphic. You can sort it too:

https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/Hydropneumatic_suspension

And Tech Tree view: Category:Ground vehicles with hydropneumatic suspension - War Thunder Wiki

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There was, think it was just a reskinned f4u-4 for a specific unit

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Make the Chrysler XM1 available for PC!

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Lmao, jokes on you, the Chrysler is the crappier one in game.

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I don’t care, I still want it :(

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Got both XM-1 GM and Chrysler now. peak

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XM-1 C is better for the hulldowns and trolly angles.

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Simple, the Germans used a different autoloader that was 2 rounds per minute slower.

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Armor is jus better on the GM, and the mobility, otherwise they’re the same

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Turret armor is better on the Chrysler but the hull armor is better on the GM, though the Chrysler is better angles on the hull. Their both good.

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The turret armor is only better if you hit the cheeks. Overall the GM is just better.

Although I’m not certain it’s enough to warrant a br difference

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Never played the chrysler, but if i remember correct and from the few times encountering it, the chrysler can bascially not be oneshotted, which would make it a TON better.

*edit: I checked in hangar and yes, its definitly much less prone to be oneshot and that general hull armor/fuel tank layout is really working in its favour.
The fact alone that the Ammo is basically limited to 25 Shells in the GM before they start to store it next to the loader… and in the Crysler u can take like 40 Shells without that issue…

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Lower br than gm variant while they are almost same.