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CM12 vs M1A1 Abrams

CM12 vs M1A1 Abrams at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 66 km/h, range 450 vs 465 km, crew 4 vs 4.

CM12 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇼 CM12
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Specifications
CM12 M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 100 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $4.3 million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 450 km 465 km
Length 9.75 m 9.83 m
Width 3.96 m 3.65 m
Height 3.84 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
CM12 M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp
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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 48.5 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.
Which is more expensive, the CM12 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the CM12 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM12 or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 100 units of the CM12.
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.