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M1A1 Abrams vs Type 80 / 88

M1A1 Abrams vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 60 km/h, range 465 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Type 80 / 88
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 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 465 km 430 km
Length 9.83 m 9.32 m
Width 3.65 m 3.35 m
Height 2.43 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 80 / 88?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 3,500 units of the Type 80 / 88.
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.