The Vietnam War M48A3 90mm gun Patton tank had a 750 hp diesel V-12 engine.
The M1 Abrams has a 1500 horsepower gas turbine engine.
Most current production medium to heavy battle tanks will have motors rated from 900 - 1500 horsepower, while a light tank may range from 400 - 700 horsepower.
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