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M48A5 Patton vs TAM

M48A5 Patton vs TAM at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 75 km/h, range 465 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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🇺🇸 M48A5 PattonFull specs
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton TAM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 6,764 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $1.5 million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 465 km 550 km
Length 9.15 m 8.23 m
Width 3.63 m 3.12 m
Height 3.05 m 2.42 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton TAM
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or TAM?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or TAM?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and TAM require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M48A5 Patton or TAM?
The TAM is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or TAM?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and TAM?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.