M47 Patton vs M48A5 Patton
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 6,764 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
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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.