M1 Abrams vs T-90
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-90 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 4,000 units of the T-90.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-90?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.