M103 vs M48A5 Patton
Overview
The M103 and the M48A5 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The M103 weighs 58.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the M48A5 Patton. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M103 vs 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton. Operational range is 480 km for the M103 vs 465 km for the M48A5 Patton. The M103 is armed with a 1 M58 120mm gun, while the M48A5 Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.
The M103 has been produced in 300 units vs 6,764 for the M48A5 Patton.
| American heavy tank, 300 units manufactured, designed to counter Soviet heavy armor during the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
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| 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 | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 58.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 M103 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 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 M48A5 Patton?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or M48A5 Patton?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and M48A5 Patton require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M48A5 Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and M48A5 Patton?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.