M1A1 Abrams vs M46 Patton
The M1A1 Abrams and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 44.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.48 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3A1 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and M46 Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and M46 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.