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.
Profile of M-80
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.
Profile of M1 Abrams
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.