AMX-13 vs M24 Chaffee
Overview
The AMX-13 is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the M24 Chaffee is a Main Battle Tank.
The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 18.4 tons for the M24 Chaffee. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 55 km/h for the M24 Chaffee. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 281 km for the M24 Chaffee. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M24 Chaffee carries a 1 M6 75mm gun.
The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 4,731 for the M24 Chaffee.
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American light tank, 4,731 units manufactured, saw action in World War II and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 4,731 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 14.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.36 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.51 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.35 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 18.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 281 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.50 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.95 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.46 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each |
| Main armament | 1 M6 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or M24 Chaffee?
The AMX-13 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M24 Chaffee's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or M24 Chaffee?
The AMX-13 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M24 Chaffee's 281 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or M24 Chaffee?
The M24 Chaffee is heavier at 18.4 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-13's 14.5 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or M24 Chaffee?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and M24 Chaffee require?
The M24 Chaffee requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the AMX-13's 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or M24 Chaffee?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and M24 Chaffee?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the M24 Chaffee carries 1 M6 75mm gun as its main armament.