M1 Abrams vs T-80
The M1 Abrams and the T-80 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 46.0 tons for the T-80. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 70 km/h for the T-80. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 415 km for the T-80. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the T-80 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 5,500 for the T-80. Unit cost is $8.5M for the M1 Abrams vs $2.5M for the T-80. The T-80 entered service 4 years before the M1 Abrams (1976 vs 1980).
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| 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 |
| Soviet main battle tank, entering service in 1976, was manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 5,500 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| 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 | 46.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 415 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | GTD-1250 turbine |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax MG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or T-80?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-80's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or T-80?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the T-80's 415 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or T-80?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-80's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or T-80?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the T-80's 9.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and T-80 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or T-80?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the T-80 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or T-80?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 5,500 units of the T-80.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and T-80?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the T-80 carries 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun as its main armament.