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Arjun vs M1A1 Abrams

Arjun vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 66 km/h, range 200 vs 465 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Arjun main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Arjun
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
Arjun M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 10 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $4.3 million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 200 km 465 km
Length 9.99 m 9.83 m
Width 3.84 m 3.65 m
Height 2.32 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Arjun M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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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 is more expensive, the Arjun or M1A1 Abrams?
The Arjun is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the M1A1 Abrams at $4.3 million.
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.