M26 Pershing vs M46 Patton
Overview
The M26 Pershing and the M46 Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S. Army Ordnance and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.
The M26 Pershing weighs 41.9 tons vs 44.0 tons for the M46 Patton. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing vs 48 km/h for the M46 Patton. Operational range is 161 km for the M26 Pershing vs 130 km for the M46 Patton. The M26 Pershing is armed with a 1 M3 90mm gun, while the M46 Patton carries a 1 M3A1 90mm gun.
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 44.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 130 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.04 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.48 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3A1 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M26 Pershing or M46 Patton?
The M46 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 M46 Patton?
The M26 Pershing has a longer operational range at 161 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or M46 Patton?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or M46 Patton?
The M26 Pershing is longer at 8.65 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and M46 Patton require?
Both the M26 Pershing and M46 Patton require a crew of 5.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and M46 Patton?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the M46 Patton carries 1 M3A1 90mm gun as its main armament.