M60 American Main Battle Tank (MBT)

M60

Main Battle Tank (MBT)

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Basic Information

Name

M60 American Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Designation

M60

Alternate Designation

M60 Main Battle Tank

Equipment Type

Main Battle Tank (MBT)

Manufacturer

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Date of Introduction

1959

Description

The M60 Patton was developed from M48 Main Battle Tank in the 1950s. It was fielded with the US Army in 1961 equipped with a 105mm cannon as main armament. In addition, it features a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a roof-mounted 12.7 anti-aircraft gun. M60 Main Battle Tank (MBTs) series are powered by Continental AVDS-1790 V12 diesel engine rated at 750-hp. M60s saw combat in the Middle East, Vietnam and Iraq. More than 15,000 M60s were produced for the United States and international customers between 1960 and 1983.

Ground Specifications

Crew 4

Engine 1,790-cu in (29.34-liter) air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-12 multi-fuel (750 hp)

Active Protection None

NBC Protection Yes

Range 480.0 km

Overview (Deagel)

Group Main Battle Tanks

Status Active

Also Known As AVLB, M60 Patton, M728

Origin United States of America

Contractor General Dynamics