Some technical details for comparison for the militarily 'knowledgeable' and militarily uninitiated:
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M48 Patton Main Battle Tank
Performance:
Powerplant:
1 x General Dynamics Land Systems AVDS-1790-2D diesel generating 750hp @ 2,400rpm.
Max Speed: 30 mph (48.2 km/h)
Range*: 310 miles (499 km)
*Indicates road range for vehicles or maximum lethal range for towed-artillery systems.
Dimensions:
Length: 30.5 ft (9.306 m)
Width: 11.9 ft (3.63 m)
Height: 10.1 ft (3.086 m)
Weight: 49 tons (48,987 kg)
Support Systems:
NBC System: None
Night Vision: Yes
Armament:
1 x 105mm main gun
1 x 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
2 x 7.62mm machine gun
2 x 6 smoke dischargers
Ammunition:
54 x 105mm projectiles
10,000 x 7.62mm ammunition
Centurion Main Battle Tank
Performance:
Powerplant:
1 x Rolls Royce Mk IVB 12-cylinder liquid-cooled petrol engine generating 650bhp @ 2,550rpm.
Max Speed: 21.5 mph (34.6 km/h)
Range*: 118 miles (190 km)
*Indicates road range for vehicles or maximum lethal range for towed-artillery systems.
Dimensions:
Length: 27 ft (8.29 m)
Width: 11 ft (3.39 m)
Height: 9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Weight: 56 tons (56,000 kg)
Support Systems:
NBC System: No
Night Vision: Not standard but can be applied if needed.
Armament:
1 x 105mm Main Gun
1 x 12.7mm RMG
1 x 7.62mm Coaxial Machine Gun
1 x 7.62mm Machine Gun (for Commander)
2 x 6 Smoke Grenade Dischargers
Ammunition:
64 x 105mm projectiles
600 x 12.7mm ammunition
4,750 x 7.62mm ammunition
12 x smoke grenades
M48 Patton Main Battle Tank - Tanks, APCs and Armored Vehicles
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The Pakistani Pattons had laser range finders.
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Last edited by Ray : 08-31-2007 at 14:43 PM.
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