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M60A3 TTS Patton vs PT-91 Twardy

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant ZMIS
Number produced 8,931 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 650 km
Length 9.75 m 10.00 m
Width 3.96 m 3.70 m
Height 3.84 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)

Overview

The M60A3 TTS Patton and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and ZMIS respectively.

The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 16 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1979 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and PT-91 Twardy require?
The M60A3 TTS Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M60A3 TTS Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or PT-91 Twardy?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and PT-91 Twardy?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.