M1A1 Abrams vs M60A3 TTS Patton
The M1A1 Abrams and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively. The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun. The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS 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, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 8,931 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 | 52.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| 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 M1A1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 8,931 units of the M60A3 TTS Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.