Although its early design and development was marred by controversy, the M1 has developed into arguably the best battle tank in the world. It is a formidable blend of protection, mobility, and firepower unequaled on the battlefield. Its Chobham/depleted uranium mesh armor is highly resistant to all types of munitions. Its gas turbine engine provides it with the speed and mobility of much lighter tanks. Its 120mm smoothbore Rhinemetall gun is capable of defeating the armor of any opponent.