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M47 Patton vs M6 Heavy Tank

M47 Patton vs M6 Heavy Tank at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 57,400 kg, top speed 48 vs 35 km/h, range 130 vs 160 km, crew 5 vs 5.

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Specifications
M47 Patton M6 Heavy Tank
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant U.S Army Ordnance
Number produced 757 units 40 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 57.4 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 35 km/h
Operational range 130 km 160 km
Length 8.50 m 8.44 m
Width 3.51 m 3.10 m
Height 3.35 m 3.23 m
Crew 5 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M47 Patton M6 Heavy Tank
Main armament 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun 1 M6 76mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) 1 M6 37mm gun
Engine Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M47 Patton or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M47 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 35 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M47 Patton or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank has a longer operational range at 160 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M47 Patton or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M6 Heavy Tank is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the M47 Patton's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M47 Patton or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M47 Patton is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 8.44 meters.
How many crew members do the M47 Patton and M6 Heavy Tank require?
Both the M47 Patton and M6 Heavy Tank require a crew of 5.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M47 Patton or M6 Heavy Tank?
The M47 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 40 units of the M6 Heavy Tank.
What are the main armaments of the M47 Patton and M6 Heavy Tank?
The M47 Patton is armed with 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun while the M6 Heavy Tank carries 1 M6 76mm gun as its main armament.