M1 Abrams vs Type 99
| 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 main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm 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 99?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Type 99's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Type 99?
The Type 99 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Type 99?
The Type 99 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 99 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Type 99?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.