M60A1 Medium Tank ~ Twin Falls, Idaho
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 42° 29.096 W 114° 29.113
11T E 706685 N 4706684
This medium tank is on permanent display at the entrance to Joslyn Field located at 524 Airport Loop about 4 miles south of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Waymark Code: WMGJ33
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WanderingAus
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From the Battle Tanks web site:

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.

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