AMX-30 vs M1A1 Abrams
Overview
The AMX-30 and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.48 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.28 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 20 mm modèle F2 gun |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-30 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the AMX-30's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or M1A1 Abrams?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and M1A1 Abrams require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and M1A1 Abrams?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.