M1A1 Abrams vs Type 74
The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 74 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 74. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 53 km/h for the Type 74. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 400 km for the Type 74. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 74 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 870 for the Type 74.
| 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 main battle tank, 870 built by Mitsubishi, featured a hydropneumatic suspension system. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 870 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 53 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.42 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.67 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 74's 53 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 74's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 74's 9.42 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 74 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Type 74 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 870 units of the Type 74.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 74?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.