M1 Abrams vs M103
The M1 Abrams and the M103 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 58.0 tons for the M103. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 40 km/h for the M103. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 480 km for the M103. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the M103 carries a 1 M58 120mm gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 300 for the M103.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| American heavy tank, 300 units manufactured, designed to counter Soviet heavy armor during the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| Combat weight | 58.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or M103?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or M103?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or M103?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M103's 58.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or M103?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and M103 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M1 Abrams's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or M103?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and M103?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the M103 carries 1 M58 120mm gun as its main armament.