M1 Abrams vs M60A3 TTS Patton
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| American main battle tank, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 8,931 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| Combat weight | 52.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 8,931 units of the M60A3 TTS Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.