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M1A1 Abrams vs TAM

M1A1 Abrams vs TAM at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 75 km/h, range 465 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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🇺🇸 M1A1 AbramsFull specs
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🇦🇷 TAMFull specs
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams TAM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 9,200 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $1.5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 465 km 550 km
Length 9.83 m 8.23 m
Width 3.65 m 3.12 m
Height 2.43 m 2.42 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams TAM
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and TAM require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the TAM at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and TAM?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.