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M46 Patton vs M47 Patton

M46 Patton vs M47 Patton at a glance — weight 44,000 vs 46,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 48 km/h, range 130 vs 130 km, crew 5 vs 5.

M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 PattonFull specs
M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 PattonFull specs
Specifications
M46 Patton M47 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 1,160 units 757 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 44.0 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 130 km 130 km
Length 7.04 m 8.50 m
Width 3.48 m 3.51 m
Height 3.00 m 3.35 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M46 Patton M47 Patton
Main armament 1 M3A1 90mm gun 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp
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M46 Patton side profile drawing M46 Patton Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 1,160 built
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Former operators · 757 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M46 Patton or M47 Patton?
Both the M46 Patton and M47 Patton have a maximum road speed of 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M46 Patton or M47 Patton?
Both the M46 Patton and M47 Patton have an operational range of 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or M47 Patton?
The M47 Patton is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M46 Patton and M47 Patton require?
Both the M46 Patton and M47 Patton require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M46 Patton or M47 Patton?
The M46 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 1,160 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and M47 Patton?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the M47 Patton carries 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun as its main armament.