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M1A1 Abrams vs Type 96

M1A1 Abrams vs Type 96 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 60 km/h, range 465 vs 700 km, crew 4 vs 3.

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🇺🇸 M1A1 AbramsFull specs
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🇨🇳 Type 96Full specs
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams Type 96
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 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 41.0 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 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams Type 96
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
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Former operators · 9,200 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 96?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 96?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 96?
The Type 96 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 96 require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 96.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 96?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 2,500 units of the Type 96.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 96?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.