M1 Abrams vs T-64
The M1 Abrams and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 500 km for the T-64. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 14 years before the M1 Abrams (1966 vs 1980).
| 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, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-64?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-64's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-64?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-64?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-64 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 10,300 units of the M1 Abrams.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-64?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.