M103 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The M103 and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M103 weighs 58.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M103 vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 480 km for the M103 vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The M103 is armed with a 1 M58 120mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The M103 has been produced in 300 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| American heavy tank, 300 units manufactured, designed to counter Soviet heavy armor during the Cold War. | |
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 58.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.23 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M103 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.