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M60A1 AOS

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M60A1 AOS

The M60A1 was an improved version of the M60 Patton main battle tank, featuring a new turret design and improved armor protection. It served as the primary main battle tank of the US Army and Marine Corps for many years.

Specifications

TypeTank
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerChrysler
Introduced1962
Generation2nd gen MBT
StatusIn service
Speed48 km/h
Range500 km
Crew4
Weight52.6 t
Caliber105 mm

History

First introduced in 1962, the M60A1 saw extensive service during the Cold War and was exported to numerous countries.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States—
Turkey750 M60A1/A3 (Wikipedia list)confirmed

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