M1 Abrams vs Type 79
The M1 Abrams and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 440 km for the Type 79. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
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| 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 |
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 79's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 79?
The Type 79 has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Type 79 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 79?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.