The M60 is an American second-generation main battle tank (MBT). It was officially standardized as the Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 105-mm Gun, M60 in March 1959. [1] Although developed from the M48 Patton, the M60 tank series was never officially christened as a Patton tank.

The OTCM (Ordnance Technical Committee Minutes) #37002 officially standardized the type as the 105 mm Gun Full Tracked Combat Tank M60. It was not officially named “Patton”, but it was the first officially named as a “main battle tank”, and not a medium tank.

2024年8月23日 · In the M60 Patton, one found greater cruising range than its predecessors, it had superior firepower, and enhanced armor—all things that were needed to deter the Soviet Red Army from marching...

The M60 Patton is a main battle tank (MBT) introduced in December 1960. [12] The M60 became the Army's primary tank during the Cold War. [13] When the Soviet Union got the T-54 tank, the United States decided to upgrade the M48 Patton tank. [14] The armor was improved. It was fitted with the British L7 105 mm tank gun. [14]

2024年5月9日 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M60 (Patton) Main Battle Tank (MBT) including pictures.

2024年6月15日 · Summary and Key Points: The M60 Patton, a descendant of the M48 Patton, served longer and fought on more battlefields than its successor, the M1 Abrams. -Developed during the Cold War, the...

2016年10月23日 · The M60 Patton was based on its forerunner, the M48, but employed a new state-of-the-art 105 mm gun. Its secondary armament included two machine guns and its armor ranged from 93mm (6.7 in) to 258 mm (10.15 in).