M1 Abrams vs T-14 Armata
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, service entry slated for 2024, manufactured by Uralvagonzavod. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M1 Abrams's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-14 Armata?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-14 Armata's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is longer at 10.70 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-14 Armata require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-14 Armata's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or T-14 Armata?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the T-14 Armata at $4.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-14 Armata?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-14 Armata carries 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon as its main armament.