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M1 Abrams vs OF-40

M1 Abrams vs OF-40 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 45,500 kg, top speed 72 vs 60 km/h, range 426 vs 600 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40
Specifications
M1 Abrams OF-40
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Palmaria
Number produced 10,300 units 36 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 45.5 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 426 km 600 km
Length 9.77 m 9.22 m
Width 3.66 m 3.51 m
Height 2.44 m 2.45 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams OF-40
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Diesel Engine with 830 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or OF-40?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the OF-40's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or OF-40?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or OF-40?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the OF-40's 45.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or OF-40?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the OF-40's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and OF-40 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the OF-40's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or OF-40?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and OF-40?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the OF-40 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun as its main armament.