Arjun vs M1 Abrams
The Arjun and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams. Unit cost is $7.76M for the Arjun vs $8.5M for the M1 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, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arjun or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Arjun's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Arjun's 58.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or M1 Abrams?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Arjun's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Arjun at $7.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and M1 Abrams?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.