M1 Abrams vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Overview
The M1 Abrams and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.
The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 10,300 units of the M1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.