M46 Patton vs M48A5 Patton
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 6,764 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 44.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.48 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M46 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M46 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M46 Patton and M48A5 Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M48A5 Patton's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and M48A5 Patton?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.