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M24 Chaffee vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

M24 Chaffee main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M24 Chaffee
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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Specifications
M24 Chaffee T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.0 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 18.4 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 281 km 450 km
Length 5.50 m 9.00 m
Width 2.95 m 3.30 m
Height 2.46 m 2.39 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M24 Chaffee T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 M6 75mm gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Cadillac 44T24 V-8 Diesel Engines (x2) with 110 hp each V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp

Overview

The M24 Chaffee and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

At 40.0 tons, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is 2.2x the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons. Top speed is 55 km/h for the M24 Chaffee vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 281 km for the M24 Chaffee vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M24 Chaffee is armed with a 1 M6 75mm gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M24 Chaffee has been produced in 4,731 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Unit cost is $0.04M for the M24 Chaffee vs $0.3M for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M24 Chaffee entered service 17 years before the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran (1944 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M24 Chaffee or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M24 Chaffee is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M24 Chaffee or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M24 Chaffee's 281 km.
Which is heavier, the M24 Chaffee or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M24 Chaffee or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
Both the M24 Chaffee and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M24 Chaffee or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the M24 Chaffee at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M24 Chaffee or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee.
What are the main armaments of the M24 Chaffee and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M24 Chaffee is armed with 1 M6 75mm gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.