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M48A5 Patton vs T-64

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M48A5 Patton
T-64 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί T-64
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton T-64
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 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 13,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 465 km 500 km
Length 9.15 m 9.22 m
Width 3.63 m 3.60 m
Height 3.05 m 2.17 m
Crew 4 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton T-64
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp

Overview

The M48A5 Patton and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 500 km for the T-64. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 9 years before the M48A5 Patton (1966 vs 1975).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or T-64?
The T-64 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 T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or T-64?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or T-64?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and T-64 require?
The M48A5 Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 6,764 units of the M48A5 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and T-64?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.