Karrar vs M1 Abrams
The Karrar and the M1 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 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Karrar vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 550 km for the Karrar vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The Karrar is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). The Karrar has been produced in 800 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams. The M1 Abrams entered service 40 years before the Karrar (1980 vs 2020).
| 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, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Karrar or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Karrar's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or M1 Abrams?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Karrar's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or M1 Abrams?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and M1 Abrams?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.