Leopard 1 vs M60A3 TTS Patton
| German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 6,565 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.3 million |
| American main battle tank, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 8,931 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 42.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.54 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.37 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
| Main armament | 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) |
| Combat weight | 52.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 6,565 units of the Leopard 1.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.