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Leopard 1 vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Overview

The Leopard 1 and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.

The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Unit cost is $0.25M for the Leopard 1 vs $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The Leopard 1 entered service 14 years before the M60A3 TTS Patton (1965 vs 1979).

German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built.
Profile of Leopard 1
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ 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.
Profile of M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million
Combat weight 42.4 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 65 km/h β—‰
Operational range 600 km β—‰
Length 9.54 m β—‰
Width 3.37 m β—‰
Height 2.70 m β—‰
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 β—‰
Maximum speed 48 km/h β—‰
Operational range 450 km β—‰
Length 9.75 m β—‰
Width 3.96 m β—‰
Height 3.84 m β—‰
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 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.