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Al Khalid vs M1A1 Abrams

Al Khalid vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 66 km/h, range 430 vs 465 km, crew 3 vs 4.

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇰 Al Khalid
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
Al Khalid M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 310 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $4.3 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 430 km 465 km
Length 9.99 m 9.83 m
Width 3.45 m 3.65 m
Height 2.30 m 2.43 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or M1A1 Abrams?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or M1A1 Abrams?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and M1A1 Abrams require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 310 units of the Al Khalid.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and M1A1 Abrams?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.