Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 vs General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 and General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton are both main battle tank, compared here on public specifications. The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 leads on max speed (60 vs 48 km/h).
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Full spec sheet
 Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3
Wins 3/7 |  General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton
Wins 4/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h ✓ | 48 km/h |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 480 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 19.3 hp/t ✓ | 15 hp/t |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | N/A | 1,500 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 105 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 63 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 8.3 m | 9.44 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 66,000 kg | 52,600 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,200 hp ✓ | 750 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $10,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 0 | 15,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 20 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 and General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 60 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton has the longest range at 480 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 10,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the higher power-to-weight at 19.3 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton has the higher ammunition at 63.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 has the higher engine power at 1,200 hp.
Is the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 better than the General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton? +
On the public specs we track, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 and General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton are closely matched, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Challenger 3 leads on max speed, power-to-weight, engine power, while General Dynamics Land Systems M60A3 Patton leads on range, ammunition, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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