M1 Abrams vs Safir 74
Overview
The M1 Abrams and the Safir 74 are both Main Battle Tanks.
The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 36.0 tons for the Safir 74. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the Safir 74. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 390 km for the Safir 74. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Safir 74 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun.
| 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 |
| Iranian tank, a T-54/T-55 upgrade, features a new fire control system. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| 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 | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 390 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.95 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.32 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Safir 74?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Safir 74 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Safir 74's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Safir 74?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Safir 74 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.