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M36 Jackson vs M50 Ontos

M36 Jackson tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M36 Jackson
M50 Ontos tank destroyer side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M50 Ontos
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Specifications
M36 Jackson M50 Ontos
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Tank Destroyer Tank Destroyer
Type Tank Destroyer Tank Destroyer
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Allis-Chalmers
Number produced 1,700 units 297 units
Estimated unit price $0.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 28.1 tons 8.3 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 240 km 240 km
Length 6.14 m 3.82 m
Width 3.04 m 2.60 m
Height 2.71 m 2.13 m
Crew 5 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M36 Jackson M50 Ontos
Main armament 1 M3 90mm gun 6s 106mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 4 12.7mm machine guns
Engine Ford GAA V-8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp General Motors Model 302 Diesel Engine with 145 hp

Overview

The M36 Jackson and the M50 Ontos are both Tank Destroyers, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Allis-Chalmers respectively.

At 28.1 tons, the M36 Jackson is 3.4x the M50 Ontos's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M36 Jackson vs 48 km/h for the M50 Ontos. Operational range is 240 km for the M36 Jackson vs 240 km for the M50 Ontos. The M36 Jackson is armed with a 1 M3 90mm gun, while the M50 Ontos carries a 6s 106mm gun.

The M36 Jackson has been produced in 1,700 units vs 297 for the M50 Ontos. The M36 Jackson entered service 12 years before the M50 Ontos (1944 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M36 Jackson or M50 Ontos?
The M50 Ontos is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M36 Jackson's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M36 Jackson or M50 Ontos?
The M50 Ontos has a longer operational range at 240 km compared to the M36 Jackson's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the M36 Jackson or M50 Ontos?
The M36 Jackson is heavier at 28.1 tons combat weight compared to the M50 Ontos's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M36 Jackson or M50 Ontos?
The M36 Jackson is longer at 6.14 meters compared to the M50 Ontos's 3.82 meters.
How many crew members do the M36 Jackson and M50 Ontos require?
The M36 Jackson requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M50 Ontos's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M36 Jackson or M50 Ontos?
The M36 Jackson has been produced in greater numbers with 1,700 units compared to 297 units of the M50 Ontos.
What are the main armaments of the M36 Jackson and M50 Ontos?
The M36 Jackson is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the M50 Ontos carries 6s 106mm gun as its main armament.