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M1 Abrams vs Olifant 1

M1 Abrams vs Olifant 1 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 56,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 34 km/h, range 426 vs 150 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Olifant 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Olifant 1
Specifications
M1 Abrams Olifant 1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. OMC Engineering
Number produced 10,300 units 250 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 56.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 34 km/h
Operational range 426 km 150 km
Length 9.77 m 8.29 m
Width 3.66 m 3.39 m
Height 2.44 m 2.94 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Olifant 1
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 7.62mm AA machine gun
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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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.