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M48A5 Patton vs M60A3 TTS Patton

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton M60A3 TTS Patton
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Detroit Tank Plant
Number produced 6,764 units 8,931 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 52.6 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 465 km 450 km
Length 9.15 m 9.75 m
Width 3.63 m 3.96 m
Height 3.05 m 3.84 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton M60A3 TTS Patton
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp

Overview

The M48A5 Patton and the M60A3 TTS Patton are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Detroit Tank Plant respectively.

The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 52.6 tons for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the M60A3 TTS Patton carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun.

The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 8,931 for the M60A3 TTS Patton. Unit cost is $0.309M for the M48A5 Patton vs $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton. The M48A5 Patton entered service 4 years before the M60A3 TTS Patton (1975 vs 1979).

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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 is more expensive, the M48A5 Patton or M60A3 TTS Patton?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
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.