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Leopard 1 vs M46 Patton

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
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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
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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

Overview

The Leopard 1 and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.

The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 1,160 for the M46 Patton. The M46 Patton entered service 16 years before the Leopard 1 (1949 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.