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General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams vs Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata

Full specs: General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata

General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams and Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata leads on max speed (80 vs 67 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.

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General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams Wins 2/7
Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata Wins 5/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 67 km/h 80 km/h
Range (km) 426 km 500 km
Power-to-weight (hp/t) 23.8 hp/t 25 hp/t
Muzzle velocity (m/s) 1,655 m/s 1,800 m/s
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 120 mm 125 mm
Ammunition 42 45
Physical
Length (m) 9.77 m 10.8 m
Combat weight (kg) 65,900 kg 55,000 kg
Crew 4 3
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 1,500 hp 1,500 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) $8,500,000 N/A
Units built 1,200 30
Operator countries 6 1

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams and Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 80 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the longest range at 500 km.

Which is cheaper? +

The General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams has the lower public unit-cost figure at 8,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

Which has the higher power-to-weight? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher power-to-weight at 25 hp/t.

Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher muzzle velocity at 1,800 m/s.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata has the higher ammunition at 45.

Is the General Dynamics Land Systems M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams better than the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata? +

On the public specs we track, the Uralvagonzavod T-14 Armata leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, 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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