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AMX-32 vs M1A1 Abrams

AMX-32 vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 66 km/h, range 530 vs 465 km, crew 4 vs 4.

AMX-32 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-32
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
AMX-32 M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 2 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.3 million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 530 km 465 km
Length 9.45 m 9.83 m
Width 3.24 m 3.65 m
Height 2.29 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-32 M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 720 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-32 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 2 units of the AMX-32.
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.