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M60A3 TTS Patton vs Sabra

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
Sabra main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton Sabra
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 8,931 units 400 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 450 km 450 km
Length 9.75 m 9.40 m
Width 3.96 m 3.63 m
Height 3.84 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton Sabra
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp

Overview

The M60A3 TTS Patton and the Sabra are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Israeli Military Industries respectively.

The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Sabra. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 48 km/h for the Sabra. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 450 km for the Sabra. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the Sabra carries a 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun.

The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 400 for the Sabra. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 28 years before the Sabra (1979 vs 2007).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Sabra?
The Sabra is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Sabra?
The Sabra has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Sabra?
The Sabra is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 52.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Sabra?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Sabra's 9.40 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Sabra require?
Both the M60A3 TTS Patton and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Sabra?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 400 units of the Sabra.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Sabra?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.