AMX-32 vs M1 Abrams
Overview
The AMX-32 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.
The AMX-32 weighs 40.0 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The AMX-32 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds).
| 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, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 426 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.77 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.44 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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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.
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.