Al Khalid vs M1 Abrams
The Al Khalid and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). Unit cost is $4M for the Al Khalid vs $8.5M for the M1 Abrams.
| Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Al Khalid or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or M1 Abrams?
The Al Khalid has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or M1 Abrams?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and M1 Abrams?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.