M1A1 Abrams vs T-64
The M1A1 Abrams and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 500 km for the T-64. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.
| 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, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or T-64?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or T-64?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and T-64 require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 9,200 units of the M1A1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and T-64?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.