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M60A3 TTS Patton vs Type 69

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M60A3 TTS Patton
Type 69 main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Type 69
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Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton Type 69
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Norinco
Number produced 8,931 units 730 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 37.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 450 km 440 km
Length 9.75 m 8.65 m
Width 3.96 m 3.27 m
Height 3.84 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton Type 69
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp

Overview

The M60A3 TTS Patton and the Type 69 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.

The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 69. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 50 km/h for the Type 69. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 440 km for the Type 69. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the Type 69 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.

The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 730 for the Type 69. The Type 69 entered service 7 years before the M60A3 TTS Patton (1972 vs 1979).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 69?
The Type 69 is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 69?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 69's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 69?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Type 69's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 69?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Type 69's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 69 require?
Both the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 69 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 69?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 730 units of the Type 69.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 69?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 69 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.