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M1A1 Abrams vs Mitsubishi Type 90

M1A1 Abrams vs Mitsubishi Type 90 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 70 km/h, range 465 vs 300 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Mitsubishi Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi Type 90
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 9,200 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 465 km 300 km
Length 9.83 m 9.90 m
Width 3.65 m 3.70 m
Height 2.43 m 2.55 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Mitsubishi Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $8.6 million per unit compared to the M1A1 Abrams at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 120 units of the Mitsubishi Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.