1963 - USA M48A3 Medium Tank Patton

Armament:           1- 90mm M41 main gun
                                1 - 7.62mm coaxial MG
                                1 - 0.50" AA MG
Engine:                Continental, AVDS - 1790-2A, V-12, diesel, 750 hp
Speed;                  3Omph
Range;                  309 miles
Crew:                     4
Weight:                  52 tons

This model was one of many upgrades of the M48. A diesel engine replaced the earlier gas engine greatly increasing range and reducing flammability. New fire control system, turret storage and a raised commander's cupola were added. Exhaust louvers were placed at the rear of the hull. Turret was cast elliptical shaped. A T-shaped muzzle brake was used on the main gun. Over a 1000 were converted from the M48A1 and A2 models. Exported to many allied countries.