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M1A1 Abrams vs M60A3 TTS Patton

M1A1 Abrams vs M60A3 TTS Patton at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 52,617 kg, top speed 66 vs 48 km/h, range 465 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
Specifications
M1A1 Abrams M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 9,200 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $4.3 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 465 km 450 km
Length 9.83 m 9.75 m
Width 3.65 m 3.96 m
Height 2.43 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1A1 Abrams M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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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 is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton at $1.3 million.
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.