M1 Abrams vs T-10
The M1 Abrams and the T-10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Industrie d'Etat Soviétique respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 52.0 tons for the T-10. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 42 km/h for the T-10. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 240 km for the T-10. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T-10 carries a 1 D-74 122mm gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 2,500 for the T-10.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| 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 |
| Soviet main battle tank, production reached 2,500 units, never officially entered service. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Industrie d'Etat Soviétique |
| Number produced | 2,500 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 | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 42 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 240 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.40 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.56 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V2-IS Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-74 122mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 KPV 14.5mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-10?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-10's 42 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-10?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the T-10's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-10?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-10's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-10?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the T-10's 7.40 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-10 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-10's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T-10?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 2,500 units of the T-10.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-10?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-10 carries 1 D-74 122mm gun as its main armament.