Leopard 1 vs M46 Patton
Leopard 1 vs M46 Patton at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 44,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 48 km/h, range 600 vs 130 km, crew — vs 5.
Specifications
|
Leopard 1 |
M46 Patton |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Krauss-Maffei |
Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced |
6,565 units |
1,160 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.3 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
42.4 tons |
44.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
65 km/h |
48 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
130 km |
| Length |
9.54 m |
7.04 m |
| Width |
3.37 m |
3.48 m |
| Height |
2.70 m |
3.00 m |
| Crew |
4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
5 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Leopard 1 |
M46 Patton |
| Main armament |
105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
1 M3A1 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) |
1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
| Engine |
MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or M46 Patton?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or M46 Patton?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or M46 Patton?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and M46 Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Leopard 1's 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or M46 Patton?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and M46 Patton?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.
