M1A1 Abrams vs T-90
Overview
The M1A1 Abrams and the T-90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-90. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the T-90. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 550 km for the T-90. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-90 carries a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun.
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 4,000 for the T-90.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.63 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.22 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and T-90 require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or T-90?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 4,000 units of the T-90.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and T-90?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.