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Royal Ordnance Chieftain vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Royal Ordnance Chieftain main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Royal Ordnance Chieftain
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
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Specifications
Royal Ordnance Chieftain M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 1,056 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 9.99 m 9.75 m
Width 3.50 m 3.96 m
Height 2.90 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Royal Ordnance Chieftain M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
Both the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and M60A3 TTS Patton require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Royal Ordnance Chieftain at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Royal Ordnance Chieftain 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 Royal Ordnance Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Royal Ordnance Chieftain and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Royal Ordnance Chieftain 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.