M48 Patton
The M48 Patton is an American first-generation main battle tank introduced in February 1952, being designated as the 90mm Gun Tank: M48. It was designed as a replacement for the M26 Pershing, M4 Sherman, M46 and M47 Patton tanks, and was the main... Wikipedia
Weight: 49.6 short tons
Armor: Upper glacis > 110 mm (4.3 in) at 60°; 220 mm (8.7 in) LoS;
Crew: : Four > Commander; Gunner; Loader; Driver;
Designed: 1950
Engine: M48/M48A1 > Continental AV1790 V12, air-cooled, gasoline engine; 650 hp (480 kW);
Height: 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in)
In service: 1952–present; United States Army (historical) 1952–1987; United States Marine Corps (historical) 1954–1973
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