M60 Patton Tank


Photo by Joe Mabel

Main battle tank USA
In service: 1961–1997 (USA)

Wars involved in: Six Day War, Yom Kippur War, Iran–Iraq War,
Operation Desert Storm, Western Sahara War

Main Manufacturer: Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant, Chrysler

Crew 4

Armour 155 mm

Primary armament: 105 mm M68 gun (M60/A1/A3)
152 mm M162 Gun/Launcher (M60A2)

Secondary armament:  .50 (12.7 mm) M85
7.62 mm machine gun

Range: 500 km
Speed: 48 km/h on road