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M46 Patton vs M60A3 TTS Patton

M46 Patton vs M60A3 TTS Patton at a glance — weight 44,000 vs 52,617 kg, top speed 48 vs 48 km/h, range 130 vs 450 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 PattonFull specs
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS PattonFull specs
Specifications
M46 Patton M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 1,160 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.3 million
Combat weight 44.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 130 km 450 km
Length 7.04 m 9.75 m
Width 3.48 m 3.96 m
Height 3.00 m 3.84 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M46 Patton M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 1 M3A1 90mm gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
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Former operators · 1,160 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M46 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
Both the M46 Patton and M60A3 TTS Patton have a maximum road speed of 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M46 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the M46 Patton's 44.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M46 Patton and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5, against 4 for the M60A3 TTS Patton.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M46 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.