AMX-32 vs M1A1 Abrams
Overview
The AMX-32 and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The AMX-32 weighs 40.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The AMX-32 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
| French MBT, with a 120mm gun, was a GIAT Industries export design that did not enter production. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 40.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 530 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.45 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.24 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.29 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-32 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the AMX-32's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-32 or M1A1 Abrams?
The AMX-32 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-32's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the AMX-32's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the AMX-32 and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and M1A1 Abrams?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.