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M26 Pershing vs M47 Patton

M26 Pershing vs M47 Patton at a glance — weight 41,900 vs 46,000 kg, top speed 40 vs 48 km/h, range 161 vs 130 km, crew 5 vs 5.

M26 Pershing main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M26 PershingFull specs
M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 PattonFull specs
Specifications
M26 Pershing M47 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S. Army Ordnance Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 2,000 units 757 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 41.9 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 161 km 130 km
Length 8.65 m 8.50 m
Width 3.51 m 3.51 m
Height 2.78 m 3.35 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M26 Pershing M47 Patton
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds)
Engine Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp
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M26 Pershing side profile drawing M26 Pershing Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 2,000 built
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Former operators · 757 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M26 Pershing's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M26 Pershing or M47 Patton?
The M26 Pershing has a longer operational range at 161 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or M47 Patton?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M47 Patton's 8.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and M47 Patton require?
Both the M26 Pershing and M47 Patton require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or M47 Patton?
The M26 Pershing has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and M47 Patton?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the M47 Patton carries 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun as its main armament.