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.
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
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| 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, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
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| 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 | $-- million |
| 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) |
| 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 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.