Comparing: M46 Patton vs. T54E1 vs. Lorraine 40 t

Developed in 1948 and 1949, the M46 Patton was a modernized and improved version of the M26 Pershing. A total of 1,168 M46 tanks, in two basic variants, were manufactured between 1949 and 1951. Pattons saw wide use in the Korean War.

A medium tank with an oscillating turret and automatic loading. Developed on the basis of the M48 tank in the mid-50s. Two prototypes were built. However, during trials automatic loading proved faulty and the development was discontinued in 1957.

A single prototype was manufactured in 1952. The vehicle featured suspension air-core tires and oscillating turret. The design passed trials but never entered mass production.