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M1 Abrams vs M48A5 Patton

M1 Abrams vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 48 km/h, range 426 vs 465 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Specifications
M1 Abrams M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 10,300 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 426 km 465 km
Length 9.77 m 9.15 m
Width 3.66 m 3.63 m
Height 2.44 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams M48A5 Patton
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.