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AMX-30 vs M48A5 Patton

AMX-30 vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 48 km/h, range 600 vs 465 km, crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) vs 4.

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
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M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
AMX-30 M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 3,571 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 600 km 465 km
Length 9.48 m 9.15 m
Width 3.10 m 3.63 m
Height 2.28 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 M48A5 Patton
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-30 or M48A5 Patton?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or M48A5 Patton?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or M48A5 Patton?
The AMX-30 is longer at 9.48 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and M48A5 Patton require?
Both the AMX-30 and M48A5 Patton require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and M48A5 Patton?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.