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M1A1 Abrams vs Olifant 1

M1A1 Abrams vs Olifant 1 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 56,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 34 km/h, range 465 vs 150 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Olifant 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Olifant 1
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Olifant 1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. OMC Engineering
Number produced 9,200 units 250 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 56.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 34 km/h
Operational range 465 km 150 km
Length 9.83 m 8.29 m
Width 3.65 m 3.39 m
Height 2.43 m 2.94 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Olifant 1
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 7.62mm AA machine gun
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Olifant 1's 56.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Olifant 1 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Olifant 1 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Olifant 1?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Olifant 1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.