M1A1 Abrams vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The M1A1 Abrams and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 9,200 units of the M1A1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.