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M1A1 Abrams vs T-64

M1A1 Abrams vs T-64 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 70 km/h, range 465 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
T-64 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-64
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams T-64
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 9,200 units 13,000 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 465 km 500 km
Length 9.83 m 9.22 m
Width 3.65 m 3.60 m
Height 2.43 m 2.17 m
Crew 4 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams T-64
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp
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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.