GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

M47 Patton vs M48A5 Patton

M47 Patton vs M48A5 Patton at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 48 km/h, range 130 vs 465 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 Patton
M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Specifications
M47 Patton M48A5 Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 757 units 6,764 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.3 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 130 km 465 km
Length 8.50 m 9.15 m
Width 3.51 m 3.63 m
Height 3.35 m 3.05 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M47 Patton M48A5 Patton
Main armament 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
M47 Patton vs M4 Sherman M47 Patton vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 M47 Patton vs T-64 M47 Patton vs Type 59MII M47 Patton vs Leopard 1 M47 Patton vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M47 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M47 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M47 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M47 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the M47 Patton's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M47 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the M47 Patton's 8.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M47 Patton and M48A5 Patton require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M48A5 Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M47 Patton or M48A5 Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M47 Patton and M48A5 Patton?
The M47 Patton is armed with 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun while the M48A5 Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.