M1 Abrams vs STRV-103 "S"

Overview

The M1 Abrams and the STRV-103 "S" are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Bofors respectively.

The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 42.5 tons for the STRV-103 "S". Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the STRV-103 "S". Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 390 km for the STRV-103 "S". The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the STRV-103 "S" carries a 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.

The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 260 for the STRV-103 "S".

American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Swedish tank, with 260 units built, used a turretless design with a fixed gun.
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bofors
Number produced 260 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 72 km/h β—‰
Operational range 426 km β—‰
Length 9.77 m β—‰
Width 3.66 m β—‰
Height 2.44 m β—‰
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 Γ— 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Combat weight 42.5 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 390 km β—‰
Length 8.99 m β—‰
Width 3.63 m β—‰
Height 2.14 m β—‰
Crew 3
Engine Diesel Engine with 490 hp
Main armament 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 390 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 42.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 8.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and STRV-103 "S" require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 260 units of the STRV-103 "S".
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the STRV-103 "S" carries 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.