USA at BR 10.7
First Abrams combined lineup
Choose from the tech-tree combat vehicles at this BR. Add lower-BR backups only where needed to reach four combat vehicles, then bring SPAA separately.
Tech-tree combat vehicles at this BR2
These are the tech-tree combat vehicles at this Ground RB rating, including foldered vehicles. Choose a mix of roles; you do not need to buy or crew them all.
Suggested starting selection: M1 Abrams, M1128, M10 Booker, M3A3 Bradley.
Lineup completion choices2
Lower-BR vehicles or clearly labeled special vehicles used to round out this lineup.
Air defense3
Add SPAA alongside your four combat vehicles. Choose it for the aircraft and helicopters you expect to face.
Premium and other optional vehicles · 1
Optional alternatives1
Use these if you own them or can obtain them. Premium, event, squadron and restricted vehicles are labeled.
How this lineup plays
Opening spawn
M1 Abrams provides the default core role. Choose from the tech-tree combat vehicles at this BR. Add lower-BR backups only where needed to reach four combat vehicles, then bring SPAA separately.
Urban maps
Work with teammates in short city lanes and leave room to pull back. Tall hulls and open tops are easy targets around corners or for enemies above you.
Open maps
Ridges support hull concealment when gun depression allows. Optics and rangefinding help establish the first aimed shot; flank routes remain under observation.
Uptier plan
Ammunition and fire-control systems take priority over armor assumptions. Covered repositioning reduces predictable exposure. Side angles and team-supported firing lanes replace armor-dependent pushes.
Downtier plan
If your gun or armor has the advantage, push with teammates after the enemy fires. Check their gun and your next piece of cover before moving.
Replacement spawn
M1128, M10 Booker, M3A3 Bradley provide a change of role or attack angle. Air defense becomes the priority when aircraft threaten allied positions.
Try this for three matches: take your first shot from cover, pull back and use your next spawn on a different lane. See whether that change helps you avoid the same death.
Take your first shot from cover, then pull back to reload. If you lose the tank, bring a backup that changes your approach.
Continue the Abrams line through IPM1 and M1A1; retain appropriate air defense.
Ammunition and stock grind
Check the vehicle guides for shell choices and ready-rack capacity. Start with useful anti-armor ammunition and available repair/firefighting upgrades, then unlock the equipment your role needs. Use your stock shells while researching better options.
Core lineup budget
Core lineup budget
For featured lineups, the total covers new core vehicles at this stop. Alternative lineups show the full core. SPAA, optional vehicles and the research path leading here cost extra.
| Vehicle | Research RP | Purchase SL | Basic crew SL |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 Abrams | 260,000 | 710,000 | 200,000 |
| M1128 | 260,000 | 710,000 | 200,000 |
| M10 Booker | 300,000 | 830,000 | 240,000 |
| M3A3 Bradley | 260,000 | 710,000 | 200,000 |
| Total | 1,080,000 | 2,960,000 | 840,000 |
Purchase + basic crew: 3,800,000 SL
Your remaining cost depends on what you’ve already researched, prerequisites, discounts and crew slots. Expert/ace training, modifications and repairs are extra.
When to move up
- You have at least four combat vehicles that give you different options after a loss.
- You have an SPAA option for the aircraft you expect to face; its BR can be lower than the lineup.
- You’re comfortable aiming the gun and using cover during the reload.
- You have useful backups for the new vehicle while you unlock its modifications.
Likely opponents
Examples from lower, equal and higher BRs to help you prepare. Which ones can be enemies depends on the nations on each team. This is not a ranking of how often they appear.
EBRC Jaguar · 11.0
France · Higher BR · uptier range · Light tank
Threat: Light tanks can reach your flank quickly. Check side routes before focusing on the main lane.
M1 Abrams approach: Cover its escape route and avoid chasing into exposed ground. Recheck the flank after firing.
Aiming check: For the available kinetic rounds, test a shot path through crew or critical modules; penetration alone does not guarantee a knockout.
Opponent specifications ↗
Leopard 2A4 · 10.7
Sweden · Same BR · Medium tank
Threat: A medium tank can fight in the main lane, then move to get a shot from another angle.
M1 Abrams approach: Keep your hull covered, watch the return-fire lane and create crossfire instead of repeated frontal trades.
Aiming check: For the available kinetic rounds, test a shot path through crew or critical modules; penetration alone does not guarantee a knockout.
Opponent specifications ↗
Ajax · 10.3
Great Britain · Lower BR · downtier range · Light tank
Threat: Light tanks can reach your flank quickly. Check side routes before focusing on the main lane.
M1 Abrams approach: Cover its escape route and avoid chasing into exposed ground. Recheck the flank after firing.
Aiming check: For the available kinetic rounds, test a shot path through crew or critical modules; penetration alone does not guarantee a knockout.
Opponent specifications ↗
Opponent shortlist · 12 vehicles
| Vehicle | Nation | Ground RB | Matchup | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | Great Britain | 10.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Light tank |
| Harimau | Japan | 10.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Light tank |
| Puma | 10.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Light tank | |
| Strf 9040 BILL | Sweden | 10.3 | Lower BR · downtier range | Light tank |
| Leopard 2A4 | Sweden | 10.7 | Same BR | Medium tank |
| ◔Leopard 2A4 | Italy | 10.7 | Same BR | Medium tank |
| Arjun Mk 1 | Great Britain | 10.7 | Same BR | Medium tank |
| Hunter AFV | Israel | 10.7 | Same BR | Light tank |
| EBRC Jaguar | France | 11.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Light tank |
| Freccia | Italy | 11.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Light tank |
| Puma VJTF | 11.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Light tank | |
| T-90A | USSR | 11.0 | Higher BR · uptier range | Medium tank |