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CM12 vs M48A5 Patton

CM12 vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 48 km/h, range 450 vs 465 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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🇹🇼 CM12Full specs
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Specifications
CM12 M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 100 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 450 km 465 km
Length 9.75 m 9.15 m
Width 3.96 m 3.63 m
Height 3.84 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
CM12 M48A5 Patton
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
Both the CM12 and M48A5 Patton have a maximum road speed of 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 M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the CM12's 48.5 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.
Which is more expensive, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
The CM12 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM12 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 100 units of the CM12.
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.