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M1 Abrams vs PT-91 Twardy

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
M1 Abrams PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. ZMIS
Number produced 10,300 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 426 km 650 km
Length 9.77 m 10.00 m
Width 3.66 m 3.70 m
Height 2.44 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)

Overview

The M1 Abrams and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and ZMIS respectively.

The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $8.5M for the M1 Abrams vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy. The M1 Abrams entered service 15 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1980 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and PT-91 Twardy require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or PT-91 Twardy?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and PT-91 Twardy?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.