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M1A1 Abrams vs M48A5 Patton

Overview

The M1A1 Abrams and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.

The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton. The M48A5 Patton entered service 11 years before the M1A1 Abrams (1975 vs 1986).

M1A1 Abrams

American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp.
Profile of M1A1 Abrams
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 $4.3 million
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M48A5 Patton

American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series.
Profile of M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million
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M1A1 Abrams

Combat weight 63.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 66 km/h ◉
Operational range 465 km ◉
Length 9.83 m ◉
Width 3.65 m ◉
Height 2.43 m ◉
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)

M48A5 Patton

Combat weight 52.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 48 km/h ◉
Operational range 465 km ◉
Length 9.15 m ◉
Width 3.63 m ◉
Height 3.05 m ◉
Crew 4
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1A1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and M48A5 Patton require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and M48A5 Patton require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 6,764 units of the M48A5 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and M48A5 Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.

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