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CM12 vs M1 Abrams

CM12 vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 48 vs 72 km/h, range 450 vs 426 km, crew 4 vs —.

CM12 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇼 CM12
M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Specifications
CM12 M1 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 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 450 km 426 km
Length 9.75 m 9.77 m
Width 3.96 m 3.66 m
Height 3.84 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
CM12 M1 Abrams
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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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 48.5 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.
Which is more expensive, the CM12 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the CM12 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM12 or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 100 units of the CM12.
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.