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M1A1 Abrams vs Type 79

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Type 79 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 79
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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

Overview

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.

The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 300 for the Type 79. The Type 79 entered service 2 years before the M1A1 Abrams (1984 vs 1986).

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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.
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.