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M1 Abrams vs TAM

M1 Abrams vs TAM at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 75 km/h, range 426 vs 550 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

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🇺🇸 M1 AbramsFull specs
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Specifications
M1 Abrams TAM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 10,300 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $1.5 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 426 km 550 km
Length 9.77 m 8.23 m
Width 3.66 m 3.12 m
Height 2.44 m 2.42 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams TAM
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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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?
Both the M1 Abrams and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or TAM?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the TAM at $1.5 million.
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.