M1A1 Abrams vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
The M1A1 Abrams and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, manufactured from 1961, saw production of over 6,000 units and export to numerous nations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 6,142 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 | 40.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.39 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.