M47 Patton vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
| American main battle tank, built in 757 units by the Detroit Tank Plant, saw use in the Korean War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 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 | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| 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 M47 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 M47 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M47 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 M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M47 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M47 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M47 Patton's 8.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M47 Patton and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M47 Patton or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 757 units of the M47 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M47 Patton and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M47 Patton is armed with 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.