50 caliber machine gun. The tank traveled at maximum speeds of about 30 m.p.h. Armor plating on the M48 varied from 76-100mm, with the heaviest armor reserved for the front of the tank's hull.

The M48 Patton tank, which is owned by US Army Central ... "The reason it came to Fort Knox is Fort Knox used to be the home of the Armor and Cavalry, and as an armored piece of equipment ...

However, a significant proportion of these are gradually being retired, including old American first- and second-generation tanks—the M48 and M60 ... with stronger armour, a fire control system ...