Article Summary: The M60 Patton, a Cold War-era main battle tank, remains a symbol of American military innovation. The tank had one mission: beat the Soviet Union on any battlefield or its proxy ...

The M60 had a 105mm rifled gun barrel. Armor was around six-inches thick with a homogenous steel hull. Four soldiers crewed the tank. A 7.62mm coaxial machine gun was used for enemy troops in the open ...

Summary and What You Need to Know About This Legendary Tank: The M60 Patton main battle tank, a Cold War icon known for its longevity and adaptability, continues to prove its worth decades after its ...

The M60 series of tanks was part of an evolution that began in the closing days of World War II. The tanks steadily improved and soldiered on, in their final form, until the advent of the M1 Abrams.

For decades, the M1 Abrams has reigned supreme as an enduring symbol of American military might, and a benchmark for main battle tanks worldwide. Born from the need for a highly mobile and powerful ...