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Summary: Today, the M60 continues to serve in the armies of 17 different countries, thanks to its adaptability and upgrade potential. Key variants still in use include the M60A1 and M60A3.
The M60's design principles, including the M1 Abrams, influenced subsequent tank development. Its emphasis on firepower, protection, and mobility set a standard for future main battle tanks.
While the Abrams, Challenger 2, and Leopard 2 are considered upgrades when it comes to Ukraine’s aging tank fleet, the wrath ...
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America’s M1 Abrams Tank Is Old But Tough
The M1 Abrams tank series was conceptualized in a post-World War II U.S.-West German collaborative effort to field a joint MBT. American officials wanted to replace the U.S. M60 platform while the ...
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan will debut two upgraded M60 Patton tank prototypes at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition in September. The Army allocated NT$7.25 billion (US$220.6 ...