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M103 vs T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer

M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M103
T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
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Specifications
M103 T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant Pacific Car and Foundry Company
Number produced 300 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 86.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 13 km/h
Operational range 480 km 130 km
Length 6.99 m 11.30 m
Width 3.76 m 4.39 m
Height 3.23 m 2.84 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M103 T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 1 antichar 105mm 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 Ford V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The M103 and the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant and Pacific Car and Foundry Company respectively.

The M103 weighs 58.0 tons vs 86.0 tons for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M103 vs 13 km/h for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Operational range is 480 km for the M103 vs 130 km for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. The M103 is armed with a 1 M58 120mm gun, while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries a 1 antichar 105mm gun.

The M103 has been produced in 300 units vs 2 for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M103 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M103 is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 13 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is heavier at 86.0 tons combat weight compared to the M103's 58.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is longer at 11.30 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M103 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 2 units of the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries 1 antichar 105mm gun as its main armament.