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M1A1 Abrams vs Norinco Type 90

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
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Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Norinco Type 90
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 600 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 465 km 700 km
Length 9.83 m 9.99 m
Width 3.65 m 3.45 m
Height 2.43 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Norinco Type 90
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The M1A1 Abrams and the Norinco 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 Norinco Type 90. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the Norinco Type 90. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 700 km for the Norinco Type 90. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Norinco Type 90 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 600 for the Norinco Type 90. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $5.25M for the Norinco Type 90. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 15 years before the Norinco Type 90 (1986 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Norinco Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Norinco Type 90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco 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 Norinco Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Norinco Type 90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco 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 Norinco Type 90 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Norinco Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $5.2 million per unit compared to the M1A1 Abrams at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Norinco Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Norinco Type 90?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Norinco Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.