The M60A3 TTS Patton and the Type 98 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Norinco respectively.
The M60A3 TTS Patton weighs 52.6 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 98. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 65 km/h for the Type 98. Operational range is 450 km for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs 450 km for the Type 98. The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun, while the Type 98 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in 8,931 units vs 18 for the Type 98. Unit cost is $1.292M for the M60A3 TTS Patton vs $2.5M for the Type 98. The M60A3 TTS Patton entered service 20 years before the Type 98 (1979 vs 1999).
The Type 98 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 98?
The Type 98 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M60A3 TTS Patton's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 98?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is heavier at 52.6 tons combat weight compared to the Type 98's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 98?
The Type 98 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 98 require?
The M60A3 TTS Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 98's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M60A3 TTS Patton or Type 98?
The Type 98 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 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 Type 98?
The M60A3 TTS Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 8,931 units compared to 18 units of the Type 98.
What are the main armaments of the M60A3 TTS Patton and Type 98?
The M60A3 TTS Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the Type 98 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.
