M1A1 Abrams vs Type 79
The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 440 km for the Type 79. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| 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 |
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 79's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 79's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 79 require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 79?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.