CM12 vs M1A1 Abrams
The CM12 and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The CM12 weighs 57.3 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM12 vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the CM12 vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The CM12 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
| Taiwanese heavy main battle tank, designed at Detroit Tank Plant, never entered service or production. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| 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 | 57.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| 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 CM12 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the CM12's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM12 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the CM12's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the CM12's 57.3 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the CM12's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the CM12 and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and M1A1 Abrams?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.