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M1A1 Abrams vs Safir 74

M1A1 Abrams vs Safir 74 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 36,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 50 km/h, range 465 vs 390 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Safir 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Safir 74
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Safir 74
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Vehicle Industries Group
Number produced 9,200 units 400 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 36.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 465 km 390 km
Length 9.83 m 8.95 m
Width 3.65 m 3.60 m
Height 2.43 m 2.32 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Safir 74
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 400 units of the Safir 74.
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.