M1A1 Abrams vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

Overview

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.
Profile of M1A1 Abrams
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
Profile of T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 66 km/h β—‰
Operational range 465 km β—‰
Length 9.83 m β—‰
Width 3.65 m β—‰
Height 2.43 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 400 km β—‰
Length 9.00 m β—‰
Width 3.27 m β—‰
Height 2.40 m β—‰
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)

Performance Radar Chart

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.