CM12 vs M48A5 Patton
Overview
The CM12 and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The CM12 weighs 57.3 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 48 km/h for the CM12 vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 450 km for the CM12 vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The CM12 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.
| Taiwanese heavy main battle tank, designed at Detroit Tank Plant, never entered service or production. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 6,764 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 57.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.75 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.96 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.84 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.15 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.63 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.05 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the CM12's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the CM12's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
The CM12 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
The CM12 is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and M48A5 Patton require?
Both the CM12 and M48A5 Patton require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and M48A5 Patton?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.