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M48A5 Patton vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

M48A5 Patton vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 40,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 50 km/h, range 465 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 PattonFull specs
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 6,764 units 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 465 km 450 km
Length 9.15 m 9.00 m
Width 3.63 m 3.30 m
Height 3.05 m 2.39 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M48A5 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
Both the M48A5 Patton and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran cost approximately $0.3 million per unit.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.