The first Chrysler production tank was unveiled on 1 July 1952 as the 90mm Gun Tank M48 and christened the M48 Patton by Mrs. Beatrice Ayer Patton, widow of the late General George S …

Feb 11, 2025 · The M48 Patton saw extensive combat during the Vietnam War, where it was the primary battle tank for U.S. forces. Its firepower, mobility, and armor made it a formidable …

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 …

Feb 17, 2024 · In the annals of tank history, there are few models whose design has been so influential on the overall development of the technology as the Patton series.

Mar 29, 2025 · M48 Patton Tank. Image Credit: Creative Commons. you can see a real-life version of the M48 Patton Tank. The nickname on the turret reads “Snoopy,” but this was an e …

Aug 10, 2021 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M48 Patton Medium Tank including pictures.

M48 Patton in 1965. Patton tank may refer to any of a series of tanks used by the United States military from the 1950s to the 1990s, named for General George S. Patton.

The M48A2GA2 had the 105 mm L7 cannon and MG3 FCS and several other subsystems from the Leopard. They were given to tank battalions and the heavy company of several Jäger …

4 days ago · The M60 Patton Tank Won’t Go Away If you visit many military museums —or even some VFWs or American Legions—you are bound to run into quite a few M60 Patton main …

Jun 10, 2023 · What is noteworthy about the Patton tank is that it wasn’t just a single tank design, but rather was a series of tanks that began with the M46 medium tank. Designed to replace …