M1 Abrams vs Type 61
The M1 Abrams and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Mitsubishi respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 200 km for the Type 61. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 560 for the Type 61.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.19 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Type 61 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 61?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 61?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.