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M1 Abrams vs Mitsubishi Type 90

M1 Abrams vs Mitsubishi Type 90 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 50,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 70 km/h, range 426 vs 300 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

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Specifications
M1 Abrams Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 10,300 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $8.6 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 426 km 300 km
Length 9.77 m 9.90 m
Width 3.66 m 3.70 m
Height 2.44 m 2.55 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
Both the M1 Abrams and Mitsubishi Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $8.6 million per unit compared to the M1 Abrams at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 120 units of the Mitsubishi Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.