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M48A5 Patton vs Sabra

M48A5 Patton vs Sabra at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 48 km/h, range 465 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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Specifications
M48A5 Patton Sabra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 6,764 units 400 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 465 km 450 km
Length 9.15 m 9.40 m
Width 3.63 m 3.63 m
Height 3.05 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton Sabra
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Sabra?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Sabra have a maximum road speed of 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Sabra?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Sabra's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Sabra?
The Sabra is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Sabra?
The Sabra is longer at 9.40 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Sabra require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Sabra?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 400 units of the Sabra.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Sabra?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.