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M-84 vs M1 Abrams

M-84 vs M1 Abrams at a glance โ€” weight 41,500 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 70 vs 72 km/h, range 450 vs 426 km, crew 3 vs 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver).

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Specifications
M-84 M1 Abrams
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ Ex-Yugoslavia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer ฤuro ฤakoviฤ‡ General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 452 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $8.5 million
Combat weight 41.5 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 450 km 426 km
Length 9.50 m 9.77 m
Width 3.60 m 3.66 m
Height 2.20 m 2.44 m
Crew 3 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
M-84 M1 Abrams
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) 1 ร— 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-84 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M-84's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-84 or M1 Abrams?
The M-84 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M-84 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M-84's 41.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M-84 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M-84's 9.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M-84 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the M-84.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-84 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 452 units of the M-84.
What are the main armaments of the M-84 and M1 Abrams?
The M-84 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.