M1 Abrams vs Osorio T-1
| 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 |
| Brazilian main battle tank, manufactured by Engesa, never entered service despite prototype development. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Engesa |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.26 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1000 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (7000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Osorio T-1?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Osorio T-1's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Osorio T-1?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Osorio T-1's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Osorio T-1 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Osorio T-1's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Osorio T-1?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Osorio T-1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.