M-80 vs M1 Abrams
The M-80 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Industrie d'Etat Yougoslave and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. At 66.8 tons, the M1 Abrams is 4.8x the M-80's 13.8 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the M-80 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 500 km for the M-80 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The M-80 is armed with a 1 M-55 20mm gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds).
| Ex-Yugoslavian MBT/IFV, manufactured by Industrie d'Etat Yougoslave, never entered service despite development. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Industrie d'Etat Yougoslave |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | HS 115-2 V-8 Diesel Engine with 260 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M-55 20mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm coaxial 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 M-80 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M-80's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-80 or M1 Abrams?
The M-80 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M-80 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M-80's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M-80 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M-80's 6.40 meters.
How many crew members do the M-80 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M-80's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M-80 and M1 Abrams?
The M-80 is armed with 1 M-55 20mm gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.