Chieftain / Shir vs M60A3 TTS Patton
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 8,931 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| Combat weight | 52.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Chieftain / Shir or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Chieftain / Shir's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain / Shir or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Chieftain / Shir has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain / Shir or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Chieftain / Shir is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain / Shir or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Chieftain / Shir is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain / Shir and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
Both the Chieftain / Shir and M60A3 TTS Patton require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chieftain / Shir or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain / Shir.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain / Shir and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Chieftain / Shir is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.