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AMX-30 vs M60A3 TTS Patton

AMX-30 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-30
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
AMX-30 M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 3,571 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.3 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 600 km 450 km
Length 9.48 m 9.75 m
Width 3.10 m 3.96 m
Height 2.28 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
AMX-30 M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 20 mm modèle F2 gun 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp

Overview

The AMX-30 and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.

The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The AMX-30 entered service 13 years before the M60A3 TTS Patton (1966 vs 1979).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-30 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.