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M48A5 Patton vs OF-40

M48A5 Patton vs OF-40 at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 45,500 kg, top speed 48 vs 60 km/h, range 465 vs 600 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40
Specifications
M48A5 Patton OF-40
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Palmaria
Number produced 6,764 units 36 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 45.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 465 km 600 km
Length 9.15 m 9.22 m
Width 3.63 m 3.51 m
Height 3.05 m 2.45 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton OF-40
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 830 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or OF-40?
The OF-40 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or OF-40?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or OF-40?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the OF-40's 45.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or OF-40?
The OF-40 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and OF-40 require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and OF-40 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or OF-40?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and OF-40?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the OF-40 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun as its main armament.