M1 Abrams vs Type 74
The M1 Abrams and the Type 74 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 38.0 tons for the Type 74. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 53 km/h for the Type 74. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 400 km for the Type 74. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Type 74 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 870 for the Type 74.
| 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 main battle tank, 870 built by Mitsubishi, featured a hydropneumatic suspension system. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 870 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 53 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.42 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.67 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi 10ZF V-10 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 74's 53 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Type 74's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 74's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Type 74's 9.42 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Type 74 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 74's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 74?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 870 units of the Type 74.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 74?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 74 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (55 shells) gun as its main armament.