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M1A1 Abrams vs Type 79

M1A1 Abrams vs Type 79 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 39,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 50 km/h, range 465 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 3.

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🇺🇸 M1A1 AbramsFull specs
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Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Type 79
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Norinco
Number produced 9,200 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 465 km 440 km
Length 9.83 m 8.55 m
Width 3.65 m 3.27 m
Height 2.43 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Type 79
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Former operators · 9,200 built
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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, against 3 for the Type 79.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 300 units of the Type 79.
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.