General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams vs Uralvagonzavod T-80U
Full specs: General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams Uralvagonzavod T-80U
General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams and Uralvagonzavod T-80U are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams leads on range (465 vs 335 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 67 km/h | 70 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 465 km ✓ | 335 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 24.4 hp/t | 25.9 hp/t ✓ |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 1,655 m/s | 1,700 m/s ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 ✓ | 38 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 9.83 m | 9.9 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 63,100 kg | 46,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp ✓ | 1,250 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 4,796 ✓ | 4,500 |
| Operator countries | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams and Uralvagonzavod T-80U? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-80U is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams has the longest range at 465 km.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-80U has the higher power-to-weight at 25.9 hp/t.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-80U has the higher muzzle velocity at 1,700 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams has the higher ammunition at 40.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams has the higher engine power at 1,500 hp.
Is the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams better than the Uralvagonzavod T-80U? +
On the public specs we track, General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams and Uralvagonzavod T-80U are closely matched, General Dynamics Land Systems M1A1 Abrams leads on range, ammunition, engine power, while Uralvagonzavod T-80U leads on max speed, power-to-weight, muzzle velocity. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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