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M1A1 Abrams vs M1 Abrams

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🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
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🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
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Specifications
M1A1 Abrams M1 Abrams
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 9,200 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 465 km 426 km
Length 9.83 m 9.77 m
Width 3.65 m 3.66 m
Height 2.43 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams M1 Abrams
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 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 M1A1 Abrams or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or M1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or M1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the M1A1 Abrams at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 9,200 units of the M1A1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and M1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.