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M48A5 Patton vs Type 79

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
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🇨🇳 Type 79
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton Type 79
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 6,764 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 465 km 440 km
Length 9.15 m 8.55 m
Width 3.63 m 3.27 m
Height 3.05 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton Type 79
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Diesel Engine with 750 hp

Overview

The M48A5 Patton and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.

The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 440 km for the Type 79. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.

The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 300 for the Type 79. The M48A5 Patton entered service 9 years before the Type 79 (1975 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Type 79?
The Type 79 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 Type 79?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Type 79's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Type 79?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Type 79?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Type 79 require?
The M48A5 Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Type 79?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 300 units of the Type 79.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Type 79?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.