M60A1 Medium Tank - Merrill, Michigan
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N 43° 24.785 W 084° 15.612
16T E 721819 N 4810334
This tank is on display at Post 7302, Hemlock-Merrill Post in Merrill, MI
Waymark Code: WM60VP
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2009
Views: 5
Armament: 1 - 105mm gun M68
1 - 0.5" AA MG
1 - 7.62mm MG
Engine: AVDS-1790, diesel, 750 hp
Speed: 30 mph
Range: 312 miles
Crew: 4
Weight: 49 tons
This variant replaced the original M60. Armor increased. Power plant remains the same. Weight increased to 49 tons. New needle nose elongated turret with increased armor and decreased frontal area. Main gun set back to allow more room for crew. Many improvements were made to the controls, seating, etc. for crew comfort. Improved fire control system. Track width increased to 28" to reduce ground pressure.
In addition to the tank, there is are two missiles, and Howitzer on display.
Location restrictions:
This is on display in a publically viewable area. It is lit at night.
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