M1A1 Abrams vs T-72
The M1A1 Abrams and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 500 km for the T-72. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| 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 main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or T-72?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or T-72?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or T-72?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and T-72 require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 9,200 units of the M1A1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and T-72?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.