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M1 Abrams vs Type 79

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Type 79 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 79
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Specifications
M1 Abrams Type 79
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Norinco
Number produced 10,300 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 426 km 440 km
Length 9.77 m 8.55 m
Width 3.66 m 3.27 m
Height 2.44 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Type 79
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Diesel Engine with 750 hp

Overview

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.

The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 300 for the Type 79. The M1 Abrams entered service 4 years before the Type 79 (1980 vs 1984).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 79?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 300 units of the Type 79.
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.