M48A5 Patton vs Type 96
The M48A5 Patton and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively. The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 700 km for the Type 96. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 6,764 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 465 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.15 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.63 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.05 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 41.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.45 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.30 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Type 96?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Type 96 require?
The M48A5 Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Type 96?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.