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M1 Abrams vs T29 Super Heavy Tank

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
T29 Super Heavy Tank main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T29 Super Heavy Tank
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Specifications
M1 Abrams T29 Super Heavy Tank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 10,300 units 7 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 64.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 32 km/h
Operational range 426 km 160 km
Length 9.77 m 11.57 m
Width 3.66 m 3.80 m
Height 2.44 m 3.20 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 6
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams T29 Super Heavy Tank
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 T5E2 105mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 M2 12.7mm coaxial machine guns
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Ford V12 GAC Diesel Engine with 650 hp

Overview

The M1 Abrams and the T29 Super Heavy Tank are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 64.0 tons for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 32 km/h for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 160 km for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T29 Super Heavy Tank carries a 1 T5E2 105mm gun.

The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 7 for the T29 Super Heavy Tank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T29 Super Heavy Tank's 32 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the T29 Super Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T29 Super Heavy Tank's 64.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank is longer at 11.57 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T29 Super Heavy Tank require?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank requires a larger crew of 6 compared to the M1 Abrams's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 7 units of the T29 Super Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T29 Super Heavy Tank carries 1 T5E2 105mm gun as its main armament.