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M6 Heavy Tank vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800

M6 Heavy Tank vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at a glance — weight 57,400 vs 36,500 kg, top speed 35 vs 50 km/h, range 160 vs 400 km, crew 5 vs 4.

M6 Heavy Tank main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M6 Heavy Tank
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Specifications
M6 Heavy Tank T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer U.S Army Ordnance Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 40 units 16,532 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.2 million
Combat weight 57.4 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 35 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 160 km 400 km
Length 8.44 m 9.00 m
Width 3.10 m 3.27 m
Height 3.23 m 2.40 m
Crew 5 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M6 Heavy Tank T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
Main armament 1 M6 76mm gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M6 37mm gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds)
Engine Wright-Whirlwind G-200 Diesel Engine with 925 hp Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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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.
Which is more expensive, the M6 Heavy Tank or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the M6 Heavy Tank at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M6 Heavy Tank or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 40 units of the M6 Heavy Tank.
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.