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M1 Abrams vs Type 99

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Type 99 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 99
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Specifications
M1 Abrams Type 99
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 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 426 km 450 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 99
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 1500 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Type 99?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 1,300 units of the Type 99.
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.