M1A1 Abrams vs Type 80 / 88
Overview
The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 80 / 88 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 / 88. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the Type 80 / 88. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 430 km for the Type 80 / 88. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 80 / 88 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.83 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.65 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.43 m ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.32 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.35 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.29 m ◉ |
| 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 / 88?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80 / 88?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80 / 88?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80 / 88?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 80 / 88?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.