Arjun vs M1A1 Abrams
The Arjun and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 58.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arjun or M1A1 Abrams?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Arjun's 58.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or M1A1 Abrams?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the Arjun and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and M1A1 Abrams?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.