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M46 Patton vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

M46 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M46 Patton
T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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Specifications
M46 Patton T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
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 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 44.0 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 130 km 450 km
Length 7.04 m 9.00 m
Width 3.48 m 3.30 m
Height 3.00 m 2.39 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M46 Patton T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 M3A1 90mm gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5V-12 Diesel Engine with 704 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp

Overview

The M46 Patton and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The M46 Patton weighs 44.0 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M46 Patton vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 130 km for the M46 Patton vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M46 Patton is armed with a 1 M3A1 90mm gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M46 Patton has been produced in 1,160 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The M46 Patton entered service 12 years before the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran (1949 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M46 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran 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-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M46 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has been produced in greater numbers with 6,142 units compared to 1,160 units of the M46 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.