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FV214 Conqueror vs M48A5 Patton

FV214 Conqueror main battle tank side profile drawing
🇬🇧 FV214 Conqueror
M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
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Specifications
FV214 Conqueror M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Royal Ordnance Factory Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 200 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 66.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 153 km 465 km
Length 11.58 m 9.15 m
Width 4.00 m 3.63 m
Height 3.35 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
FV214 Conqueror M48A5 Patton
Main armament 1 L1 120mm gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp

Overview

The FV214 Conqueror and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The FV214 Conqueror weighs 66.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The FV214 Conqueror is armed with a 1 L1 120mm gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.

The FV214 Conqueror has been produced in 200 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton. The FV214 Conqueror entered service 20 years before the M48A5 Patton (1955 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FV214 Conqueror or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV214 Conqueror or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the FV214 Conqueror or M48A5 Patton?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the FV214 Conqueror or M48A5 Patton?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the FV214 Conqueror and M48A5 Patton require?
Both the FV214 Conqueror and M48A5 Patton require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV214 Conqueror or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the FV214 Conqueror and M48A5 Patton?
The FV214 Conqueror is armed with 1 L1 120mm gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.