AMX-30 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The AMX-30 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-30 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The AMX-30 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.