M1 Abrams vs Oplot T-84U
The M1 Abrams and the Oplot T-84U are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Oplot T-84U. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 75 km/h for the Oplot T-84U. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 540 km for the Oplot T-84U. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Oplot T-84U carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. Unit cost is $8.5M for the M1 Abrams vs $5M for the Oplot T-84U.
| 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 |
| Ukrainian main battle tank, manufactured by the Malyshev HMB Plant, lacking confirmed service or production numbers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 540 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.72 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.56 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Oplot T-84U?
The Oplot T-84U is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M1 Abrams's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Oplot T-84U?
The Oplot T-84U has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Oplot T-84U?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Oplot T-84U's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Oplot T-84U?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Oplot T-84U's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Oplot T-84U require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Oplot T-84U's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or Oplot T-84U?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Oplot T-84U at $5.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Oplot T-84U?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Oplot T-84U carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.