M-80 vs M1 Abrams

Overview

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 πŸ‡³πŸ‡± 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Length 6.40 m β—‰
Width 2.59 m β—‰
Height 2.50 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 72 km/h β—‰
Operational range 426 km β—‰
Length 9.77 m β—‰
Width 3.66 m β—‰
Height 2.44 m β—‰
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 Γ— 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.