M1 Abrams vs M4 Sherman
The M1 Abrams and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. At 66.8 tons, the M1 Abrams is 2.1x the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| 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 medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or M4 Sherman?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or M4 Sherman?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or M4 Sherman?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or M4 Sherman?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman 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 M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 10,300 units of the M1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and M4 Sherman?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.