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AMX-32 vs M1 Abrams

AMX-32 vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 72 km/h, range 530 vs 426 km, crew 4 vs —.

AMX-32 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-32
M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Specifications
AMX-32 M1 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 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $8.5 million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 530 km 426 km
Length 9.45 m 9.77 m
Width 3.24 m 3.66 m
Height 2.29 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-32 M1 Abrams
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine Diesel Engine with 720 hp Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-32 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the AMX-32's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-32 or M1 Abrams?
The AMX-32 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-32's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the AMX-32's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the AMX-32's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-32 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 2 units of the AMX-32.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and M1 Abrams?
The AMX-32 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.