M1A1 Abrams vs Type 80
The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 80 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 80. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the Type 80. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 430 km for the Type 80. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 80 carries a 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) 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, designed by Norinco, shares features with some Western designs, and never entered mass production. | |
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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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.32 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 80's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 80's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 80's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 80 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Type 80 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 80?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 80 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.