The M46 Patton is an American medium tank designed to replace the M26 Pershing and M4 Sherman. It was one of the U.S Army's principal medium tanks of the early Cold War, with …

M46 Patton specifications: Dimensions (L-w-H) 8.43 x 3.51 x 3.18 m (331 in x 138 in x 125 in) Total weight, battle ready: 48.5 tons (96 000 lbs) Crew: 5 (Commander, Driver, Assistant …

The M46 was an improved M26 Pershing tank and one of the U.S Army's principal medium gun tanks of the early Cold War, with models in service from 1949 to the mid 1950s. On 30 July …

Feb 17, 2024 · The new M46 model was named in George S. Patton's honor during production in 1948. Subsequently, approximately 800 M26 Pershings were upgraded to the M46 Patton, and …

Dec 4, 2023 · The M46 was basically a medium tank M26 with the new and more powerful Continental V-12 engine and cross-drive transmission, which allowed the tank to pivot steer. …

Sep 16, 2020 · Although these improvements probably did not warrant a change of designation, the upgraded tanks were reissued as the M46 ‘General Patton’, in honour of George ‘Blood …

The M46 Patton was an upgrade to the M26 Pershing heavy tank developed at the end of World War II. Many of its features reflected new design concepts, including a more powerful engine …

May 21, 2018 · The M46 was further nicknamed the "Patton" in honor of the famous American World War 2 General George S. Patton of the US Third Army. The M46 was a 48.5 ton design, …

The new "General Patton" could not only effectively destroy any enemy tanks with its 90mm gun, but also support the infantry in the offensive in hard-to-reach sectors of the front.

Feb 22, 2025 · The M46 Patton tank, named after General George S. Patton, is a fascinating piece of military history. Developed in the late 1940s, this tank played a crucial role during the …