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M1A1 Abrams vs PT-91 Twardy

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
M1A1 Abrams PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. ZMIS
Number produced 9,200 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 465 km 650 km
Length 9.83 m 10.00 m
Width 3.65 m 3.70 m
Height 2.43 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)

Overview

The M1A1 Abrams and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and ZMIS respectively.

The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 9 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1986 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and PT-91 Twardy require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and PT-91 Twardy?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.