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M1 Abrams vs Type 85

M1 Abrams vs Type 85 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 57 km/h, range 426 vs 700 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Type 85 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 85
Specifications
M1 Abrams Type 85
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 200 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 57 km/h
Operational range 426 km 700 km
Length 9.77 m 9.99 m
Width 3.66 m 3.45 m
Height 2.44 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Type 85
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm 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 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Type 85?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 85?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Type 85 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 85's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 85?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 85?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.