M1 Abrams vs TAM
The M1 Abrams and the TAM are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Thyssen-Henschel respectively. At 66.8 tons, the M1 Abrams is 2.2x the TAM's 30.0 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 75 km/h for the TAM. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 550 km for the TAM. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the TAM carries a 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 200 for the TAM.
| 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 |
| Argentine light tank, over 200 built, based on the German Marder infantry fighting vehicle chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Thyssen-Henschel |
| Number produced | 200 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 | 30.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.23 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.12 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.42 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M1 Abrams's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and TAM require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the TAM's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and TAM?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.