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M1 Abrams vs M48A5 Patton

Overview

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. Unit cost is $8.5M for the M1 Abrams vs $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton. The M48A5 Patton entered service 5 years before the M1 Abrams (1975 vs 1980).

M1 Abrams

American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured.
Profile of M1 Abrams
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
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M48A5 Patton

American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series.
Profile of M48A5 Patton
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 $0.3 million
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M1 Abrams

Combat weight 66.8 tons ◉
Maximum speed 72 km/h ◉
Operational range 426 km ◉
Length 9.77 m ◉
Width 3.66 m ◉
Height 2.44 m ◉
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

M48A5 Patton

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 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 is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or M48A5 Patton?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
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.

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