AMX-30 vs M1 Abrams
The AMX-30 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams. The AMX-30 entered service 14 years before the M1 Abrams (1966 vs 1980).
| 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, 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 | 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 | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| 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 AMX-30 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the AMX-30's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or M1 Abrams?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and M1 Abrams require?
Both the AMX-30 and M1 Abrams require a crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver).
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and M1 Abrams?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.