M1A1 Abrams vs Safir 74
Overview
The M1A1 Abrams and the Safir 74 are both Main Battle Tanks.
The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 36.0 tons for the Safir 74. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the Safir 74. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 390 km for the Safir 74. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Safir 74 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun.
| 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 |
| Iranian tank, a T-54/T-55 upgrade, features a new fire control system. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| 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 | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 390 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.95 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.32 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Safir 74 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Safir 74 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Safir 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Safir 74 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.