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M103 vs M6 Heavy Tank

M103 vs M6 Heavy Tank at a glance — weight 58,000 vs 57,400 kg, top speed 40 vs 35 km/h, range 480 vs 160 km, crew 5 vs 5.

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Specifications
M103 M6 Heavy Tank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 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 40 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 35 km/h
Operational range 480 km 160 km
Length 6.99 m 8.44 m
Width 3.76 m 3.10 m
Height 3.23 m 3.23 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M103 M6 Heavy Tank
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 1 M6 76mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M6 37mm gun
Engine Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M103 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M103 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 35 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 57.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is longer at 8.44 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and M6 Heavy Tank require?
Both the M103 and M6 Heavy Tank require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M103 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 40 units of the M6 Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and M6 Heavy Tank?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the M6 Heavy Tank carries 1 M6 76mm gun as its main armament.