M60A3 Battle Tank - Moscow, OH
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M60A3 Battle Tank display in Moscow, Ohio, park.
Waymark Code: WMB2BF
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2011
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M60A3 BATTLE TANK
The development of the M60 series of tanks began in 1965 following a decision by the U. S. Army to create an improved verion of the "Patton" tank. Built by General Dynamics, the M60 entered service in 1960, but was quickly superseded by the A1 to A3 versions. The A3 is notable for its laser fire-control system and, during its time of service, was considered one of the best tanks in the world. The M60A3 was replaced by the M1 Abrams tank as the U. S. Army's first line battle tank.
Specifications
Crew 4
Weight 57 Tons
Range 310 Miles
Fuel 378 Gallions
Length with gun forward 371.5 In
Height 129.17 In
Width 143 In
Armament Main gun 105 mm M68E1 rifled cannon
Stowage of main ammunition 63 rounds
Coaxial weapon 7.62 mm M240 machine
& M85, 0.50 calibre anti-aircraft machine gun
Air-cooled Continental 12-cylinder diesel engine@750hp
Performance, Acceleration 0 to 20 mph in 15 secs
Maximum speed 30 mph, cross-country speed 10 to 12 mph
Obstacle crossing, vertical 36 In and gradients up to 60 percent
(From plaque in front of tank)
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