M1A2 Abrams vs T-90M Proryv
Main battle tanks ยท ๐บ๐ธ United States vs ๐ท๐บ Russia
America's gas-turbine main battle tank with depleted-uranium armor layers. Heavy and thirsty, but combat-proven and constantly upgraded with new protection packages.
Russia's most modern mass-produced tank: Relikt reactive armor, a new turret and thermal sights. Lighter and cheaper than Western MBTs, with a three-man crew.
Key differences
- M1A2 Abrams is faster: 67 vs 60 km/h (+12%).
- T-90M Proryv flies farther: 550 vs 426 km (+29%).
- T-90M Proryv is cheaper: ~$4.5M vs ~$10M per unit.
- M1A2 Abrams is far more numerous: 10,700+ built vs 2,000+.
- T-90M Proryv is the newer design (entered service 1992 vs 1980).
Specifications side by side
| M1A2 Abrams | T-90M Proryv | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Country of origin | ๐ท๐บ Russia |
| 1980 | In service since | 1992 |
| 67 km/h | Top speed | 60 km/h |
| 426 km | Range | 550 km |
| 66.8 t | Weight | 48 t |
| 4 | Crew | 3 |
| 120mm M256 smoothbore, .50 M2, 2ร 7.62mm | Armament | 125mm 2A46M-5 with autoloader, ATGM through barrel, 12.7mm RWS |
| ~$10M | Unit cost | ~$4.5M |
| 10,700+ | Units built | 2,000+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.