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AMX-30 vs M1A1 Abrams

AMX-30 vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 66 km/h, range 600 vs 465 km, crew — vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
AMX-30 M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 3,571 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.3 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 600 km 465 km
Length 9.48 m 9.83 m
Width 3.10 m 3.65 m
Height 2.28 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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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.