CM12 vs M1 Abrams
The CM12 and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The CM12 weighs 57.3 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM12 vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the CM12 vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The CM12 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds).
| 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, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| 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 | 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| 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 CM12 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the CM12's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM12 or M1 Abrams?
The CM12 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the CM12's 57.3 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the CM12's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the CM12's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and M1 Abrams?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.