The M60A3 TTS Patton and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.
The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 440 km for the Type 79. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 300 for the Type 79. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 5 years before the Type 79 (1979 vs 1984).
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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 79?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 300 units of the Type 79.
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.
