GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

M48A5 Patton vs Olifant 1

M48A5 Patton vs Olifant 1 at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 56,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 34 km/h, range 465 vs 150 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Olifant 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Olifant 1
Specifications
M48A5 Patton Olifant 1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant OMC Engineering
Number produced 6,764 units 250 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 56.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 34 km/h
Operational range 465 km 150 km
Length 9.15 m 8.29 m
Width 3.63 m 3.39 m
Height 3.05 m 2.94 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton Olifant 1
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 7.62mm AA machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
M48A5 Patton vs T-72 M48A5 Patton vs T-64 M48A5 Patton vs M1 Abrams M48A5 Patton vs M1A1 Abrams M48A5 Patton vs Type 59MII M48A5 Patton vs M60A3 TTS Patton

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Olifant 1?
The M48A5 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Olifant 1?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Olifant 1?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Olifant 1?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Olifant 1 require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Olifant 1 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Olifant 1?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Olifant 1?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Olifant 1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.