M6 Heavy Tank vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The M6 Heavy Tank and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M6 Heavy Tank weighs 57.4 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 35 km/h for the M6 Heavy Tank vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 160 km for the M6 Heavy Tank vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The M6 Heavy Tank is armed with a 1 M6 76mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.
| American heavy tank, never entered service, with very few prototypes produced during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 57.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 160 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.44 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M6 76mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M6 37mm gun |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M6 Heavy Tank or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 35 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M6 Heavy Tank or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the M6 Heavy Tank or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M6 Heavy Tank is heavier at 57.4 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M6 Heavy Tank or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M6 Heavy Tank's 8.44 meters.
How many crew members do the M6 Heavy Tank and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The M6 Heavy Tank requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M6 Heavy Tank and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The M6 Heavy Tank is armed with 1 M6 76mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.