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M103 vs M46 Patton

M103 vs M46 Patton at a glance โ€” weight 58,000 vs 44,000 kg, top speed 40 vs 48 km/h, range 480 vs 130 km, crew 5 vs 5.

M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M103Full specs
M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ M46 PattonFull specs
Specifications
M103 M46 Patton
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 300 units 1,160 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 44.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 480 km 130 km
Length 6.99 m 7.04 m
Width 3.76 m 3.48 m
Height 3.23 m 3.00 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M103 M46 Patton
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 1 M3A1 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp
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Former operators ยท 300 built
Former operators ยท 1,160 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M103 or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or M46 Patton?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or M46 Patton?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is longer at 7.04 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and M46 Patton require?
Both the M103 and M46 Patton require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 1,160 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and M46 Patton?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.