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AMX-30 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

AMX-30 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 65 vs 50 km/h, range 600 vs 400 km, crew — vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
AMX-30 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 3,571 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 400 km
Length 9.48 m 9.00 m
Width 3.10 m 3.27 m
Height 2.28 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.