M1 Abrams vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Overview

The M1 Abrams and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The M1 Abrams weighs 66.8 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 426 km for the M1 Abrams vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M1 Abrams is armed with a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds), while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.

The M1 Abrams has been produced in 10,300 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton.

American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured.
Profile of M1 Abrams
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant.
Profile of M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 72 km/h β—‰
Operational range 426 km β—‰
Length 9.77 m β—‰
Width 3.66 m β—‰
Height 2.44 m β—‰
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 Γ— 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Combat weight 52.6 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 48 km/h β—‰
Operational range 450 km β—‰
Length 9.75 m β—‰
Width 3.96 m β—‰
Height 3.84 m β—‰
Crew 4
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 8,931 units of the M60A3 TTS Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.