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M41 Walker Bulldog vs M47 Patton

M41 Walker Bulldog vs M47 Patton at a glance — weight 23,500 vs 46,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 48 km/h, range 165 vs 130 km, crew 4 vs 5.

M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M41 Walker Bulldog
M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 Patton
Specifications
M41 Walker Bulldog M47 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Main Battle Tank
Type Light Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Motors Corp. Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 3,000 units 757 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 23.5 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 165 km 130 km
Length 8.21 m 8.50 m
Width 3.18 m 3.51 m
Height 2.85 m 3.35 m
Crew 4 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M41 Walker Bulldog M47 Patton
Main armament 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds)
Engine V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M47 Patton?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M47 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M47 Patton?
The M41 Walker Bulldog has a longer operational range at 165 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 23.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 8.21 meters.
How many crew members do the M41 Walker Bulldog and M47 Patton require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the M41 Walker Bulldog.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M41 Walker Bulldog or M47 Patton?
The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M41 Walker Bulldog and M47 Patton?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the M47 Patton carries 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun as its main armament.