M60A3 TTS Patton vs Type 79
| American main battle tank, 8931 units built, manufactured at the Detroit Tank Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 8,931 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese tank, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 52.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.96 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 39.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 79?
The Type 79 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 79?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 79's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 79?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 79?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 79 require?
The M60A3 TTS Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 79?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.