M60
The M60 Patton main battle tank is now primarily found in US Reserve and National Guard units, but served as the primary US main battle tank for two decades prior to the introduction of the M1. Developed from the M48 Patton series, the M60 was fitted with a 105mm main gun and manned by a four-man crew. Criticized for its high profile and limited cross-country mobility, this durable tank proved reliable and underwent many updates over its service life. |
Specifiations:
Crew: 3
Weight 60 tons
Length 32'4"
Width 13'6"
Height 12'6"
Ground Clearance 18in
Track Width 28in
Forward speed 50 mph
Reverse speed 20 mph
Engine 750 hp Continental AVDS-1790 V-12 diesel
Vertical obstacle climb 49 in
Maximum width ditch 108 in
Fording Depth 48 in
Main Gun 105mm/51cal M68 rifiled gun with 63 rounds
Coaxial machinegun M240 - 7.62mm with 5,950 rounds
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