M1 Abrams vs T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
The M1 Abrams and the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Pacific Car and Foundry Company respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 86.0 tons for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 13 km/h for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 130 km for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries a 1 antichar 105mm gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 5 for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
| 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 |
| American tank destroyer, only five were built, featured extremely heavy armor and two pairs of tracks. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry Company |
| Number produced | 5 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 | 86.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.30 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Ford V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 antichar 105mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 13 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is heavier at 86.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1 Abrams's 66.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is longer at 11.30 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 5 units of the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries 1 antichar 105mm gun as its main armament.