M48 PATTON MBT



T48 prototype evaluated by the UK MOD on display at Bovington Tank Museum.
VARIANTS:
M48: Five track return rollers, No tensioning idler. M48A5: A1 & A3 models bought up to M60 standards with 105mm gun.
M48C: Training model only. M67: M7-6 flame gun armed tank based on A1 chassis.
M48A1: Larger drivers hatch and cupola. Five track return rollers, tensioning idler fitted. M67A1: M7A1-6 flame gun armed tank based on A2 chassis.
M48A2: Engine modifications, Stowage basket added, Three track return rollers, revised commanders cupola.. M67A2: M7A1-6 flame gun armed tank based on A3 chassis for USMC.
M48A2C: Improved fire control, No tensioning idler. M48 AVLB: Bridge layer.
M48A3: Diesel engine, Improved fire control, Vehicles have been seen with both three and five track return rollers. Israeli M48: Armed with British 105mm gun.
M48A4: This was to have M60 turrets fitted from M60s that were to be converted to A2 standard.
DATA
Year: 1951 Hull Length: 6.70m
Main Armament: 90mm M41 Width: 3.61m
Machine Guns: 1x .30 cal Browning
1x .50 cal A/A HMG		 Height: 3.24m
Armour: 12 to 120mm Engine: Continental V12 750BHP
Crew: 4 Speed: 38mph
Weight: 44,906kg Range: 290miles

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