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M1 Abrams vs STRV-103 "S"

M1 Abrams vs STRV-103 "S" at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 42,500 kg, top speed 72 vs 50 km/h, range 426 vs 390 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 3.

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🇺🇸 M1 AbramsFull specs
STRV-103 "S" main battle tank side profile drawing
🇸🇪 STRV-103 "S"Full specs
Specifications
M1 Abrams STRV-103 "S"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Bofors
Number produced 10,300 units 260 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 42.5 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 426 km 390 km
Length 9.77 m 8.99 m
Width 3.66 m 3.63 m
Height 2.44 m 2.14 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams STRV-103 "S"
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Diesel Engine with 490 hp
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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, against 3 for the STRV-103 "S".
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or STRV-103 "S"?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the STRV-103 "S" at $0.4 million.
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.