M47 Patton vs Type 61
| American main battle tank, built in 757 units by the Detroit Tank Plant, saw use in the Korean War. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Tank Plant |
| Number produced | 757 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Japanese tank, 560 units manufactured, used a license-built version of the American M40 recoilless rifle. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Number produced | 560 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 46.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental AV-1790-5B V-12 Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (440 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 45 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.19 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Type 61 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The Type 61 has a longer operational range at 200 km compared to the M47 Patton's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton is longer at 8.50 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the M47 Patton and Type 61 require?
The M47 Patton requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Type 61's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M47 Patton or Type 61?
The M47 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the M47 Patton and Type 61?
The M47 Patton is armed with 1 M36 90mm rifled barrel (71 shells) gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.