How good would a M1 be without computerized targeting system?

[95th Rifleman]

I think the M1 is over-estimated to a certain degree. Take her against outdated T72's and she'll violate the enemy in ways they can not imagine.

But the M1 has a few flaws. Back in the 90's the tank did not have any VIRSS defense, something the soviets (and British) where keen on. Sure most soviet missles would bounce off the M1 but they had a few designs that would take them down, including some first generation top-attack missles.

The main advantage of the M1 is the fact she can go flat out and blow the enemy to hell. Lose the fancy targeting electronics and you will find crews stopping to fire. 90's era chobham can only take so many 125mm tank rounds before the tank goes boom and a tank sat still is a tank that's going to get hit.