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M47 Patton vs Type 61

M47 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M47 Patton
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61
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Specifications
M47 Patton Type 61
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Mitsubishi
Number produced 757 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 46.0 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 130 km 200 km
Length 8.50 m 8.19 m
Width 3.51 m 2.95 m
Height 3.35 m 2.50 m
Crew 5 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M47 Patton Type 61
Main armament 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp

Overview

The M47 Patton and the Type 61 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Mitsubishi respectively.

The M47 Patton weighs 46.0 tons vs 35.0 tons for the Type 61. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M47 Patton vs 45 km/h for the Type 61. Operational range is 130 km for the M47 Patton vs 200 km for the Type 61. The M47 Patton is armed with a 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun, while the Type 61 carries a 1 Type 61 90mm gun.

The M47 Patton has been produced in 757 units vs 560 for the Type 61. The M47 Patton entered service 10 years before the Type 61 (1951 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The Type 61 has a longer operational range at 200 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the M47 Patton and Type 61 require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the M47 Patton and Type 61?
The M47 Patton is armed with 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.