The M1A1 Abrams and the Type 99 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively.
The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the Type 99. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 65 km/h for the Type 99. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 450 km for the Type 99. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Type 99 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 1,300 for the Type 99. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $2.5M for the Type 99. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 15 years before the Type 99 (1986 vs 2001).
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Type 99's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 99?
The Type 99 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 99 require?
The M1A1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 1,300 units of the Type 99.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Type 99?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.
