K2 Black Panther vs M1 Abrams
The K2 Black Panther and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $8.5M for the M1 Abrams.
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 K2 Black Panther or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or M1 Abrams?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or M1 Abrams?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the K2 Black Panther at $8.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and M1 Abrams?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.