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M1 Abrams vs Type 96

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
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Specifications
M1 Abrams Type 96
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 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 60 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) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Type 96
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) V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The M1 Abrams and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Norinco respectively.

The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 700 km for the Type 96. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The M1 Abrams entered service 17 years before the Type 96 (1980 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Type 96?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 96's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 96?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 96?
The Type 96 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 96 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 96?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 2,500 units of the Type 96.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 96?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.