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M46 Patton vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M46 Patton vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 44,000 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 48 vs 50 km/h, range 130 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
M46 Patton T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 1,160 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 44.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 130 km 400 km
Length 7.04 m 9.00 m
Width 3.48 m 3.27 m
Height 3.00 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M46 Patton T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M3A1 90mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M46 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M46 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M46 Patton and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M46 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.