M48A5 Patton vs M60A3 TTS Patton
| American main battle tank, 6764 units built, a modernized version of the M48 Patton series. | |
| 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 |
| 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.15 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 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 M48A5 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and M60A3 TTS Patton require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and M60A3 TTS Patton require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 6,764 units of the M48A5 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun as its main armament.