M1A1 Abrams vs Type 90

The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 700 km for the Type 90. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp.
Profile of M1A1 Abrams
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 main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, with no confirmed production or service history.
Profile of Type 90
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 48.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Length 9.99 m â—‰
Width 3.45 m â—‰
Height 2.30 m â—‰
Crew 4
Engine V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 90?
The Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Type 90 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Type 90 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.