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AMX-30 vs Type 69

AMX-30 vs Type 69 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 50 km/h, range 600 vs 440 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
AMX-30 Type 69
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Norinco
Number produced 3,571 units 730 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 600 km 440 km
Length 9.48 m 8.65 m
Width 3.10 m 3.27 m
Height 2.28 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 Type 69
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 (500 rounds)
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-30 or Type 69?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 69's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or Type 69?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Type 69's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or Type 69?
The Type 69 is heavier at 37.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or Type 69?
The AMX-30 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and Type 69 require?
Both the AMX-30 and Type 69 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or Type 69?
The AMX-30 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,571 units compared to 730 units of the Type 69.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and Type 69?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the Type 69 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.