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M18 Hellcat vs M36 Jackson

M18 Hellcat tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M18 Hellcat
M36 Jackson tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M36 Jackson
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Specifications
M18 Hellcat M36 Jackson
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Tank Destroyer Tank Destroyer
Type Tank Destroyer Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 2,500 units 1,700 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 18.1 tons 28.1 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 240 km 240 km
Length 6.70 m 6.14 m
Width 3.00 m 3.04 m
Height 2.60 m 2.71 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M18 Hellcat M36 Jackson
Main armament 1 M7 76.2mm gun 1 M3 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental R-975 Diesel Engine with 400 hp Ford GAA V-8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The M18 Hellcat and the M36 Jackson are both Tank Destroyers, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and U.S Army Ordnance respectively.

The M18 Hellcat weighs 18.1 tons vs 28.1 tons for the M36 Jackson. Top speed is 80 km/h for the M18 Hellcat vs 48 km/h for the M36 Jackson. Operational range is 240 km for the M18 Hellcat vs 240 km for the M36 Jackson. The M18 Hellcat is armed with a 1 M7 76.2mm gun, while the M36 Jackson carries a 1 M3 90mm gun.

The M18 Hellcat has been produced in 2,500 units vs 1,700 for the M36 Jackson. Unit cost is $0.055M for the M18 Hellcat vs $0.051M for the M36 Jackson. The M18 Hellcat entered service 1 years before the M36 Jackson (1943 vs 1944).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M18 Hellcat or M36 Jackson?
The M18 Hellcat is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M36 Jackson's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M18 Hellcat or M36 Jackson?
The M36 Jackson has a longer operational range at 240 km compared to the M18 Hellcat's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the M18 Hellcat or M36 Jackson?
The M36 Jackson is heavier at 28.1 tons combat weight compared to the M18 Hellcat's 18.1 tons.
Which is larger, the M18 Hellcat or M36 Jackson?
The M18 Hellcat is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the M36 Jackson's 6.14 meters.
How many crew members do the M18 Hellcat and M36 Jackson require?
Both the M18 Hellcat and M36 Jackson require a crew of 5.
Which is more expensive, the M18 Hellcat or M36 Jackson?
The M18 Hellcat is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the M36 Jackson at $0.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M18 Hellcat or M36 Jackson?
The M18 Hellcat has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 1,700 units of the M36 Jackson.
What are the main armaments of the M18 Hellcat and M36 Jackson?
The M18 Hellcat is armed with 1 M7 76.2mm gun while the M36 Jackson carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.