M1A1 Abrams vs M47 Patton
The M1A1 Abrams and the M47 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 46.0 tons for the M47 Patton. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M47 Patton. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 130 km for the M47 Patton. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the M47 Patton carries a 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 757 for the M47 Patton.
| 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, built in 757 units by the Detroit Tank Plant, saw use in the Korean War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 757 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 | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or M47 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the M47 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or M47 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or M47 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M47 Patton's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or M47 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M47 Patton's 8.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and M47 Patton require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or M47 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and M47 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M47 Patton carries 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun as its main armament.