AMX-30 vs Type 61
AMX-30 vs Type 61 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 35,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 45 km/h, range 600 vs 200 km, crew — vs 4.
Specifications
|
AMX-30 |
Type 61 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
GIAT Industries |
Mitsubishi |
| Number produced |
3,571 units |
560 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
36.0 tons |
35.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
65 km/h |
45 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
200 km |
| Length |
9.48 m |
8.19 m |
| Width |
3.10 m |
2.95 m |
| Height |
2.28 m |
2.50 m |
| Crew |
4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
AMX-30 |
Type 61 |
| Main armament |
105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
20 mm modèle F2 gun |
1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Engine |
Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AMX-30 or Type 61?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Type 61?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Type 61?
The AMX-30 is heavier at 36.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Type 61?
The AMX-30 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Type 61 require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Type 61?
The AMX-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,571 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Type 61?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.
