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M60A2 Patton |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
M60A2 Patton |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Chrysler (Detroit Tank Plant) |
| Status |
Production complete. Phased out of service with USA. |
| Production Period |
1966-1972 |
Production Quantity |
526 |
| Type |
MBT |
Crew |
4 |
| Length, overall |
7.3m |
Length, hull |
6.9m |
| Width, overall |
3.6m |
Height, overall |
3.1m |
| Combat Weight |
51982kg |
Unloaded Weight |
41459kg |
| Radio, external |
n/a |
Communication, crew |
n/a |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
152mm M162 gun/launcher |
Ammunition Carried |
33x152mm
13xShillelagh missiles |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+20/-10 |
| Traverse Rate |
40/s |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
laser |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
no |
| Secondary Armament |
7.62mm MG (coaxial)
12.7mm M2 MG (AA) |
Ammunition Carried |
5560x7.62m
1080x12.7mm |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
Continental AVDS-1790-2A 12-cylinder diesel |
Transmission |
Allison CD-850-6 (2 forward, 1 reverse) |
| Horsepower |
750hp at 2400rpm |
Suspension |
torsion bar |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
n/a |
Track Width |
71.1cm |
| Speed, on road |
48km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
423.5cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
1457 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.86kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
500km |
Gradient |
60% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.9m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
2.6m |
| Ground Clearance |
0.46m |
Fording |
1.2m (1) |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
2 x 4 smoke dischargers |
NBC Protection |
n/a |
| Armor Details |
Cast and welded steel. |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Fording with kit to 2.4m and 3.1m with snorkel. |
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