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M24 Chaffee vs M26 Pershing

M24 Chaffee main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M24 Chaffee
M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 Pershing
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Specifications
M24 Chaffee M26 Pershing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance U.S. Army Ordnance
Number produced 4,731 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.1 million
Combat weight 18.4 tons 41.9 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 40 km/h
Operational range 281 km 161 km
Length 5.50 m 8.65 m
Width 2.95 m 3.51 m
Height 2.46 m 2.78 m
Crew 4 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M24 Chaffee M26 Pershing
Main armament 1 M6 75mm gun 1 M3 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The M24 Chaffee and the M26 Pershing are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and U.S. Army Ordnance respectively.

At 41.9 tons, the M26 Pershing is 2.3x the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons. Top speed is 55 km/h for the M24 Chaffee vs 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing. Operational range is 281 km for the M24 Chaffee vs 161 km for the M26 Pershing. The M24 Chaffee is armed with a 1 M6 75mm gun, while the M26 Pershing carries a 1 M3 90mm gun.

The M24 Chaffee has been produced in 4,731 units vs 2,000 for the M26 Pershing. Unit cost is $0.04M for the M24 Chaffee vs $0.083M for the M26 Pershing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M24 Chaffee or M26 Pershing?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the M26 Pershing's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M24 Chaffee or M26 Pershing?
The M24 Chaffee has a longer operational range at 281 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M24 Chaffee or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is heavier at 41.9 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M24 Chaffee or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M24 Chaffee and M26 Pershing require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M24 Chaffee's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M24 Chaffee or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the M24 Chaffee at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M24 Chaffee or M26 Pershing?
The M24 Chaffee has been produced in greater numbers with 4,731 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M24 Chaffee and M26 Pershing?
The M24 Chaffee is armed with 1 M6 75mm gun while the M26 Pershing carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.