Chieftain / Shir vs M1A1 Abrams
The Chieftain / Shir and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Chieftain / Shir weighs 55.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Chieftain / Shir vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 500 km for the Chieftain / Shir vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Chieftain / Shir is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The Chieftain / Shir has been produced in 1,056 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 Chieftain / Shir or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain / Shir or M1A1 Abrams?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain / Shir or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain / Shir or M1A1 Abrams?
The Chieftain / Shir is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain / Shir and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the Chieftain / Shir and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain / Shir or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain / Shir.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain / Shir and M1A1 Abrams?
The Chieftain / Shir is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.