M1 Abrams vs M48A5 Patton
The M1 Abrams and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively. The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun. The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton.
| 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, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
| 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 | 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| 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 M1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and M48A5 Patton require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M48A5 Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 6,764 units of the M48A5 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and M48A5 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.