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M24 Chaffee vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M24 Chaffee vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 18,371 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 55 vs 50 km/h, range 281 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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Specifications
M24 Chaffee T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 4,731 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 18.4 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 281 km 400 km
Length 5.50 m 9.00 m
Width 2.95 m 3.27 m
Height 2.46 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M24 Chaffee T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M6 75mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M24 Chaffee or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M24 Chaffee or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M24 Chaffee's 281 km.
Which is heavier, the M24 Chaffee or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M24 Chaffee or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M24 Chaffee and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the M24 Chaffee and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M24 Chaffee or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the M24 Chaffee at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M24 Chaffee 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 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee.
What are the main armaments of the M24 Chaffee and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M24 Chaffee is armed with 1 M6 75mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.