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M60A3 TTS Patton vs Type 96

M60A3 TTS Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M60A3 TTS Patton
Type 96 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 96
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Specifications
M60A3 TTS Patton Type 96
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 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 2,500 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.6 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 700 km
Length 9.75 m 9.99 m
Width 3.96 m 3.45 m
Height 3.84 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M60A3 TTS Patton Type 96
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (900 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 750 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp

Overview

The M60A3 TTS Patton and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.

The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 700 km for the Type 96. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 18 years before the Type 96 (1979 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 96?
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 96?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 96 require?
The M60A3 TTS Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 96?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 2,500 units of the Type 96.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 96?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.