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M41 Walker Bulldog vs PT-76

M41 Walker Bulldog light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M41 Walker Bulldog
PT-76 light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί PT-76
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Specifications
M41 Walker Bulldog PT-76
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Ex-USSR
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light Main Battle Tank Amphibious Light Tank
Manufacturer General Motors Corp. Soviet State Industry
Number produced 3,000 units 12,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 23.5 tons 14.6 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 44 km/h
Operational range 165 km 480 km
Length 8.21 m 7.63 m
Width 3.18 m 3.14 m
Height 2.85 m 2.32 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M41 Walker Bulldog PT-76
Main armament 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds)
Engine V-6 Continental AOS-895-5 Diesel Engine with 500 hp 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 240 hp

Overview

The M41 Walker Bulldog and the PT-76 are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by General Motors Corp. and Soviet State Industry respectively.

The M41 Walker Bulldog weighs 23.5 tons vs 14.6 tons for the PT-76. Top speed is 72 km/h for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 44 km/h for the PT-76. Operational range is 165 km for the M41 Walker Bulldog vs 480 km for the PT-76. The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with a 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun, while the PT-76 carries a 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun.

The M41 Walker Bulldog has been produced in 3,000 units vs 12,000 for the PT-76. The PT-76 entered service 2 years before the M41 Walker Bulldog (1951 vs 1953).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M41 Walker Bulldog or PT-76?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the PT-76's 44 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M41 Walker Bulldog or PT-76?
The PT-76 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M41 Walker Bulldog's 165 km.
Which is heavier, the M41 Walker Bulldog or PT-76?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the PT-76's 14.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M41 Walker Bulldog or PT-76?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is longer at 8.21 meters compared to the PT-76's 7.63 meters.
How many crew members do the M41 Walker Bulldog and PT-76 require?
The M41 Walker Bulldog requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-76's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M41 Walker Bulldog or PT-76?
The PT-76 has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the M41 Walker Bulldog.
What are the main armaments of the M41 Walker Bulldog and PT-76?
The M41 Walker Bulldog is armed with 1 M32 76mm rifled barrel gun while the PT-76 carries 1 D-56T 76.2mm rifled barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.