M1A1 Abrams vs M103
The M1A1 Abrams and the M103 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 58.0 tons for the M103. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 40 km/h for the M103. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 480 km for the M103. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the M103 carries a 1 M58 120mm gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 300 for the M103.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American heavy tank, 300 units manufactured, designed to counter Soviet heavy armor during the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 58.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or M103?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or M103?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or M103?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M103's 58.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or M103?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and M103 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or M103?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and M103?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M103 carries 1 M58 120mm gun as its main armament.