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

Overview

The M46 Patton and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The M46 Patton weighs 44.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M46 Patton vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 130 km for the M46 Patton vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The M46 Patton is armed with a 1 M3A1 90mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.

American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing.
Profile of M46 Patton
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant.
Profile of T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 44.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 48 km/h β—‰
Operational range 130 km β—‰
Length 7.04 m β—‰
Width 3.48 m β—‰
Height 3.00 m β—‰
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 36.5 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 50 km/h β—‰
Operational range 400 km β—‰
Length 9.00 m β—‰
Width 3.27 m β—‰
Height 2.40 m β—‰
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)

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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.
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.