M1 Abrams vs M46 Patton
The M1 Abrams and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| Combat weight | 44.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.48 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3A1 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 426 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or M46 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and M46 Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M1 Abrams's 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and M46 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.