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M103 vs M26 Pershing

M103 vs M26 Pershing at a glance โ€” weight 58,000 vs 41,900 kg, top speed 40 vs 40 km/h, range 480 vs 161 km, crew 5 vs 5.

M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M103Full specs
M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M26 PershingFull specs
Specifications
M103 M26 Pershing
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant U.S. Army Ordnance
Number produced 300 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.1 million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 41.9 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 40 km/h
Operational range 480 km 161 km
Length 6.99 m 8.65 m
Width 3.76 m 3.51 m
Height 3.23 m 2.78 m
Crew 5 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M103 M26 Pershing
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 1 M3 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Former operators ยท 300 built
Former operators ยท 2,000 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
Both the M103 and M26 Pershing have a maximum road speed of 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and M26 Pershing require?
Both the M103 and M26 Pershing require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and M26 Pershing?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the M26 Pershing carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.