M1A1 Abrams vs Type 61
The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Mitsubishi respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 200 km for the Type 61. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 560 for the Type 61.
| 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 |
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.19 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 61 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Type 61 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 61?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.