M1 Abrams vs Olifant 1
The M1 Abrams and the Olifant 1 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and OMC Engineering respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 56.0 tons for the Olifant 1. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 34 km/h for the Olifant 1. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 150 km for the Olifant 1. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Olifant 1 carries a 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 250 for the Olifant 1.
| 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 |
| South African tank, 250 units built, manufactured by OMC Engineering. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | OMC Engineering |
| Number produced | 250 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 | 56.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm AA machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Olifant 1's 56.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Olifant 1 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Olifant 1's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Olifant 1?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Olifant 1?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Olifant 1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.