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M103 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M103 vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 58,000 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 40 vs 50 km/h, range 480 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M103Full specs
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800Full specs
Specifications
M103 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 300 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 480 km 400 km
Length 6.99 m 9.00 m
Width 3.76 m 3.27 m
Height 3.23 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M103 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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, against 4 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
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.