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Leopard 1 vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Leopard 1 vs M60A3 TTS Patton at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 52,617 kg, top speed 65 vs 48 km/h, range 600 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
Specifications
Leopard 1 M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 6,565 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 600 km 450 km
Length 9.54 m 9.75 m
Width 3.37 m 3.96 m
Height 2.70 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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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 is more expensive, the Leopard 1 or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
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.