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M1A1 Abrams vs T-84 Oplot

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M1A1 Abrams
T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ T-84 Oplot
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Specifications
M1A1 Abrams T-84 Oplot
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 9,200 units 76 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 465 km 540 km
Length 9.83 m 9.72 m
Width 3.65 m 3.56 m
Height 2.43 m 2.28 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams T-84 Oplot
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp

Overview

The M1A1 Abrams and the T-84 Oplot are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-84 Oplot. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 540 km for the T-84 Oplot. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-84 Oplot carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 76 for the T-84 Oplot. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $5M for the T-84 Oplot. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 13 years before the T-84 Oplot (1986 vs 1999).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or T-84 Oplot?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-84 Oplot's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or T-84 Oplot?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-84 Oplot's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and T-84 Oplot require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-84 Oplot's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the M1A1 Abrams at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or T-84 Oplot?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and T-84 Oplot?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-84 Oplot carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.