M103 vs M26 Pershing
Overview
The M103 and the M26 Pershing are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant and U.S. Army Ordnance respectively.
The M103 weighs 58.0 tons vs 41.9 tons for the M26 Pershing. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M103 vs 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing. Operational range is 480 km for the M103 vs 161 km for the M26 Pershing. The M103 is armed with a 1 M58 120mm gun, while the M26 Pershing carries a 1 M3 90mm gun.
The M103 has been produced in 300 units vs 2,000 for the M26 Pershing.
| American heavy tank, 300 units manufactured, designed to counter Soviet heavy armor during the Cold War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American heavy tank, approximately 2000 units built, saw action in the later stages of World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 58.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M58 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 41.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 161 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.51 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.78 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is faster with a maximum road speed of 40 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M103 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and M26 Pershing require?
Both the M103 and M26 Pershing require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or M26 Pershing?
The M26 Pershing has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and M26 Pershing?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the M26 Pershing carries 1 M3 90mm gun as its main armament.