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M-84 vs M1A1 Abrams

M-84 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇸 M-84
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
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Specifications
M-84 M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Đuro Đaković General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 452 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.3 million
Combat weight 41.5 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 450 km 465 km
Length 9.50 m 9.83 m
Width 3.60 m 3.65 m
Height 2.20 m 2.43 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M-84 M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp

Overview

The M-84 and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Đuro Đaković and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.

The M-84 weighs 41.5 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 70 km/h for the M-84 vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the M-84 vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The M-84 is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M-84 has been produced in 452 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams. The M-84 entered service 2 years before the M1A1 Abrams (1984 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-84 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M-84 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 M-84 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M-84's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M-84 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-84's 41.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M-84 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M-84's 9.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M-84 and M1A1 Abrams require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M-84's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-84 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 452 units of the M-84.
What are the main armaments of the M-84 and M1A1 Abrams?
The M-84 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.