M1 Abrams
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Overview
The M1A1 Abrams Tank is a vehicle used by the Military in Black Mesa.
Being the strongest asset available for HECU units (with the AH-64 Apache helicopter), it is likely to be met in the military's few strongholds around the facility.
Mechanics
Unlike Half-life, in Black Mesa the Abrams is considered an AI/NPC. The tank will be mobile outside scripted scenes and will feature realistically moving tracks. However, it will only follow a pre-determined path and will not be a drivable vehicle. [1][2]
A new feature of Black Mesa is that if the player is within 300 units (20-30 feet) when the M1 Abrams fires the player will take damage simulating the concussive force generated when a real M1 Abrams fires its main cannon.
It will also use its two machine guns on the top of the turret to provide cover fire while the main gun is reloading. [3]
Tactics
Because of gameplay reasons, the M1 Abrams is not as powerfull and resistant as in real life. It can be defeated by destroying its turret with a couple of RPG rockets, satchel charges or even Tau Cannon shots.
Media
Test video showing the Abrams in action, as well as the "gibbing" effects when destroyed.
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Development video showing some of the tanks animations.
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Trivia
- The M1A1 Abrams and the LAV are the only vehicles that can be damaged by the player's weapons. Other vehicles are destroyed only by scripted sequences. [4]
Redesign History
