AMX-13 vs PT-76
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet light tank, entered service in the early 1950s, featuring amphibious capabilities for river crossings. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Amphibious Light Tank |
| Manufacturer | Soviet State Industry |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 14.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.36 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 14.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 44 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.14 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or PT-76?
The AMX-13 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or PT-76?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the AMX-13's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is heavier at 14.6 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the AMX-13's 6.36 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and PT-76 require?
The AMX-13 requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) compared to the PT-76's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and PT-76?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.