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M60A3 TTS Patton vs TAM

M60A3 TTS Patton vs TAM at a glance — weight 52,617 vs 30,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 75 km/h, range 450 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS PattonFull specs
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🇦🇷 TAMFull specs
Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton TAM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Light Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Thyssen-Henschel
Number produced 8,931 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $1.5 million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 30.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 450 km 550 km
Length 9.75 m 8.23 m
Width 3.96 m 3.12 m
Height 3.84 m 2.42 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton TAM
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or TAM?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or TAM?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and TAM require?
Both the M60A3 TTS Patton and TAM require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M60A3 TTS Patton or TAM?
The TAM is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton at $1.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or TAM?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and TAM?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.