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M1 Abrams vs Type 61

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61
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Specifications
M1 Abrams Type 61
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Mitsubishi
Number produced 10,300 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 426 km 200 km
Length 9.77 m 8.19 m
Width 3.66 m 2.95 m
Height 2.44 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Type 61
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp

Overview

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. The Type 61 entered service 19 years before the M1 Abrams (1961 vs 1980).

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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.