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M47 Patton vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M47 Patton vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 46,000 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 48 vs 50 km/h, range 130 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 Patton
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
M47 Patton T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
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 757 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.2 million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 130 km 400 km
Length 8.50 m 9.00 m
Width 3.51 m 3.27 m
Height 3.35 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M47 Patton T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.