M1 Abrams vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
The M1 Abrams and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
| 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 tank, manufactured from 1961, saw production of over 6,000 units and export to numerous nations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 6,142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 40.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.39 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.