M24 Chaffee vs T-64
The M24 Chaffee and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. At 38.0 tons, the T-64 is 2.1x the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons. Top speed is 55 km/h for the M24 Chaffee vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 281 km for the M24 Chaffee vs 500 km for the T-64. The M24 Chaffee is armed with a 1 M6 75mm gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The M24 Chaffee has been produced in 4,731 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 18.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 281 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.46 m â—‰ |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M24 Chaffee or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M24 Chaffee's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M24 Chaffee or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M24 Chaffee's 281 km.
Which is heavier, the M24 Chaffee or T-64?
The T-64 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M24 Chaffee's 18.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M24 Chaffee or T-64?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the M24 Chaffee's 5.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M24 Chaffee and T-64 require?
The M24 Chaffee requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M24 Chaffee or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 4,731 units of the M24 Chaffee.
What are the main armaments of the M24 Chaffee and T-64?
The M24 Chaffee is armed with 1 M6 75mm gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.