AMX-13 vs M50 Ontos
Overview
The AMX-13 is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the M50 Ontos is a Tank Destroyer.
The AMX-13 weighs 14.5 tons vs 8.3 tons for the M50 Ontos. Top speed is 60 km/h for the AMX-13 vs 48 km/h for the M50 Ontos. Operational range is 400 km for the AMX-13 vs 240 km for the M50 Ontos. The AMX-13 is armed with a 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun, while the M50 Ontos carries a 6s 106mm gun.
The AMX-13 has been produced in 7,700 units vs 297 for the M50 Ontos.
| French light tank, first entering service in 1952, manufactured in over 7,700 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Light Armoured Vehicle |
| Type | Light Support Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 7,700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American tank destroyer, 297 units built, armed with six 106mm recoilless rifles. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Allis-Chalmers |
| Number produced | 297 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 14.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.36 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.51 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.35 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) |
| Engine | Sofam 8GXb 8-Cylinder Engine with 270 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1× 7.5 mm (or 7.62 mm) coaxial machine gun with 3,600 Rounds |
| Combat weight | 8.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 240 km ◉ |
| Length | 3.82 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.13 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | General Motors Model 302 Diesel Engine with 145 hp |
| Main armament | 6s 106mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 4 12.7mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-13 or M50 Ontos?
The AMX-13 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M50 Ontos's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-13 or M50 Ontos?
The AMX-13 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M50 Ontos's 240 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-13 or M50 Ontos?
The AMX-13 is heavier at 14.5 tons combat weight compared to the M50 Ontos's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-13 or M50 Ontos?
The AMX-13 is longer at 6.36 meters compared to the M50 Ontos's 3.82 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-13 and M50 Ontos require?
The AMX-13 requires a larger crew of 3 (Commander, gunner and driver) compared to the M50 Ontos's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-13 or M50 Ontos?
The AMX-13 has been produced in greater numbers with 7,700 units compared to 297 units of the M50 Ontos.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-13 and M50 Ontos?
The AMX-13 is armed with 1 Mod.50 75mm rifled barrel (37 shells) gun while the M50 Ontos carries 6s 106mm gun as its main armament.