Karrar vs M1A1 Abrams
The Karrar and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Karrar weighs 51.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Karrar vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 550 km for the Karrar vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Karrar is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The Karrar has been produced in 800 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| Iranian main battle tank, entered service in 2020, manufactured by the Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex |
| Number produced | 800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| 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 | 51.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander and gunner) |
| Engine | 1000 hp diesel |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | coaxial 7.62mm 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 Karrar or M1A1 Abrams?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or M1A1 Abrams?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Karrar's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Karrar's 9.78 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and M1A1 Abrams require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and M1A1 Abrams?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.