The M48 Patton is an American first-generation main battle tank (MBT) introduced in February 1952, being designated as the 90mm Gun M48, armored, full-tracked, combat vehicle of the medium-gun tank class. [7]

The M48 Patton Main Battle Tank, sometimes referred to as a medium tank, entered production in 1952 and service with the U.S. Army later that year. This example was photographed at Fort Greely, Alaska Territory, 14 April 1955.

Feb 11, 2025 · The M48 Patton, named after the famed World War II General George S. Patton, is a first-generation American main battle tank (MBT) that has left its mark on military history. Introduced in February 1952, the M48 was designed to replace the aging M26 Pershing , M4 Sherman, M46, and M47 Patton tanks.

The M48 Patton is an American first-generation main battle tank (MBT) introduced in February 1952, being designated as the 90mm Gun Tank: M48. It was designed as a replacement for the M26 Pershing, M4 Sherman, M46, and M47 Patton tanks, and was the main battle tank of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War (and the first ...

May 25, 2020 · The newest version of the M48 series tank received the designation 90mm gun full tracked combat tank M48A3 and weighed in at 107,000lbs (48mt) combat loaded. The first M48A3 tank was accepted by the U. S. Army in February 1963.

Third in line to be named after US Army’s ardent promoter of tanks during ww1 and legendary commander during WW2, the M48 was a development of the (or “Patton II”). It was born soon after it and pressed into service in 1953.

Sep 24, 2024 · The M48 Patton is an American first-generation main battle tank (MBT) introduced in February 1952, being designated as the 90mm Gun Tank: M48. It was designed as a replacement for the M26 Pershing, M4 Sherman, M46 and M47 Patton tanks, and was the main battle tank of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War.

The M48 Patton served as an interim tank until replaced by the US Army's first Main Battle Tank (MBT), the M60 Combat Tank. [3] The M48 served as the U.S. Army and Marine Corps's primary battle tank during the Vietnam War. It was widely used by U.S. Cold War allies, especially other NATO countries.

The M48 Patton was developed during the Cold War to replace the M47 as the US Army’s main battle tank. It went through several modifications aimed at improving its reliability in the field. The M48 served with the US and NATO countries in Europe and the US Army and Marine Corps in …

Jul 1, 2006 · The Super M48 main battle tank has additional armor protection for turret front and sides, new tracks and skirts, commander's cupola, and 105mm gun with a thermal sleeve. Recognition features: 105mm main gun.