M-84 vs M1 Abrams

Overview

The M-84 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks.

The M-84 weighs 41.5 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 70 km/h for the M-84 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the M-84 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The M-84 is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds).

The M-84 has been produced in 452 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams.

Ex-Yugoslavian main battle tank, 452 units built, based on the Soviet T-72 but with domestic improvements.
Profile of M-84
Origin country πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer --
Number produced 452 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 41.5 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 70 km/h β—‰
Operational range 450 km β—‰
Length 9.50 m β—‰
Width 3.60 m β—‰
Height 2.20 m β—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds)
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

Performance Radar Chart

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 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M-84's 3 crew members.
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.