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Leopard 1 vs M48A5 Patton

Leopard 1 vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 48 km/h, range 600 vs 465 km, crew — vs 4.

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Specifications
Leopard 1 M48A5 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 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 600 km 465 km
Length 9.54 m 9.15 m
Width 3.37 m 3.63 m
Height 2.70 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 M48A5 Patton
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and M48A5 Patton require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the M48A5 Patton's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 6,565 units of the Leopard 1.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and M48A5 Patton?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.