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M8 Greyhound vs PT-76

M8 Greyhound light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M8 Greyhound
PT-76 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 PT-76
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Specifications
M8 Greyhound PT-76
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle Amphibious Light Tank
Manufacturer Ford Soviet State Industry
Number produced 8,523 units 12,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 7.7 tons 14.6 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 44 km/h
Operational range 480 km 480 km
Length 5.01 m 7.63 m
Width 2.26 m 3.14 m
Height 2.54 m 2.32 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M8 Greyhound PT-76
Main armament 1 M6 37mm gun 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 Browning 12.7mm machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine Hercules Model JXD Inline-6 Diesel Engine with 110 hp 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp

Overview

The M8 Greyhound and the PT-76 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Ford and Soviet State Industry respectively.

The M8 Greyhound weighs 7.7 tons vs 14.6 tons for the PT-76. Top speed is 90 km/h for the M8 Greyhound vs 44 km/h for the PT-76. Operational range is 480 km for the M8 Greyhound vs 480 km for the PT-76. The M8 Greyhound is armed with a 1 M6 37mm gun, while the PT-76 carries a 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M8 Greyhound has been produced in 8,523 units vs 12,000 for the PT-76. The M8 Greyhound entered service 8 years before the PT-76 (1943 vs 1951).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M8 Greyhound or PT-76?
The M8 Greyhound is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M8 Greyhound or PT-76?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M8 Greyhound's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M8 Greyhound or PT-76?
The PT-76 is heavier at 14.6 tons combat weight compared to the M8 Greyhound's 7.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M8 Greyhound or PT-76?
The PT-76 is longer at 7.63 meters compared to the M8 Greyhound's 5.01 meters.
How many crew members do the M8 Greyhound and PT-76 require?
The M8 Greyhound requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-76's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M8 Greyhound or PT-76?
The PT-76 has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 8,523 units of the M8 Greyhound.
What are the main armaments of the M8 Greyhound and PT-76?
The M8 Greyhound is armed with 1 M6 37mm gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.