M46 Patton vs T-64
The M46 Patton and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M46 Patton weighs 44.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M46 Patton vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 130 km for the M46 Patton vs 500 km for the T-64. The M46 Patton is armed with a 1 M3A1 90mm gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| American main battle tank, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant, was a further development of the M26 Pershing. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 44.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.48 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M46 Patton or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M46 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M46 Patton or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M46 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M46 Patton or T-64?
The M46 Patton is heavier at 44.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M46 Patton or T-64?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the M46 Patton's 7.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M46 Patton and T-64 require?
The M46 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M46 Patton and T-64?
The M46 Patton is armed with 1 M3A1 90mm gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.