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."

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The M48, M48C and M48A1 can be fitted with the M8 blade weighing 3,980 kg and the M48A2, M48A3 and M48A5 with the M8A1 blade which weighs 3,810 kg. The tank can ford to a depth of 1.219 m without preparation and to 4.438 m with a deep fording kit.

The M-48 was a tank fully capable of standing up to the T-54 series of Soviet tanks. The M-48 had a cast-and-welded hull with an escape hatch built into the floor. The turret was a one-piece casting, the front wall of which was 4.3 inches thick.

Aug 16, 2021 · Old documentary from the US Army's "Big Picture" Series. Featuring the M-48 Patton Tank. The last of the true "Patton" series tanks, the M-48 became the US...

Jan 30, 2025 · The cupola engulfed the rear of the .50cal machine gun, and the weapon could therefore be loaded from inside the tank. The M1 cupola had a periscope in the roof for all-round visibility, and five vision blocks ringed the base.

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

The more compact design inside the engine compartment allowed to fit bigger capacity fuel tanks, for 335 US gallons (1270L), giving an approximative range of 160 miles or 260 km. Moreover, the A2 had an improved turret control and relocated engine’s air …

Jun 10, 2023 · An M48 Patton tank climbs a steep incline during a sweep and clear operation 13 miles south of Da Nang. Image: SSgt. Bob Bowen/U.S.M.C., CC BY 2.0. The spacious turret provided ample room for the loader to do his work with ease. As with other U.S. tanks of the era, it featured a single escape hatch in the floor of the hull.