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AMX-30 vs M1 Abrams

AMX-30 vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 72 km/h, range 600 vs 426 km, crew — vs —.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Specifications
AMX-30 M1 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 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $8.5 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 600 km 426 km
Length 9.48 m 9.77 m
Width 3.10 m 3.66 m
Height 2.28 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 M1 Abrams
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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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.