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M48A5 Patton vs PT-91 Twardy

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant ZMIS
Number produced 6,764 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 465 km 650 km
Length 9.15 m 10.00 m
Width 3.63 m 3.70 m
Height 3.05 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)

Overview

The M48A5 Patton and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and ZMIS respectively.

The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy. The M48A5 Patton entered service 20 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and PT-91 Twardy require?
The M48A5 Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M48A5 Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is more expensive at approximately $0.4 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and PT-91 Twardy?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.