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M46 Patton vs M48A5 Patton

M46 Patton vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 44,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 48 km/h, range 130 vs 465 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 PattonFull specs
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🇺🇸 M48A5 PattonFull specs
Specifications
M46 Patton M48A5 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 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 44.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 130 km 465 km
Length 7.04 m 9.15 m
Width 3.48 m 3.63 m
Height 3.00 m 3.05 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M46 Patton M48A5 Patton
Main armament 1 M3A1 90mm gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M46 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
Both the M46 Patton and M48A5 Patton have a maximum road speed of 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, against 4 for the M48A5 Patton.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M46 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
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.