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Land ForcesUnited States

M60

Main battle tankFielded 1959Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
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System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction1959
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.63 m12 ftMed[1]
Height3.27 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight52.62 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine1 x Continental AVDS-1790-2CMed[1]
Engine power750 hpMed[1]
TransmissionAllison CD-850-6/6A powershift crossdrive; 2 forward/1 reverse gearsMed[1]
Suspensiontorsion bar, 6 road wheels, rear drive, front idler, 3 shock absorbers, 3 track return rollersMed[1]
Cruising range480 km298 mi · 259 nmiMed[1]
Fording without Preparation1.22 mMed[1]
Fording with Preparation2.40 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorUpper Glacis: M60: 3.67 in (93 mm) at 65° 8.68 in (220 mm) LoSMed[1]
Turret ArmorM60: equals 7 in (180 mm)Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailable.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipmentexhaust smoke generating system; 6-barrel smoke dischargers on turret sidesMed[1]
Armament
Elevation-10/+20-degMed[1]
Main armament1 x 105-mm/51-cal M68 rifled gun with fume extractor and thermal sleeve, 105mmMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun; M85 Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range4 km2 mi · 2 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSM21 solid-state analog ballisticMed[1]
Thermal Sight Tank CommanderTexas Instruments AN/VSG-2 tank thermal inder and Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride (HgCdTe) IR detector for passive night and dust vision.Med[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerTexas Instruments AN/VSG-2 tank thermal inder and Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride (HgCdTe) IR detector for passive night and dust vision.Med[1]
Rangefinderughes AN/VVG-2 ruby laser rangefinder usable by both commander and gunnerMed[1]
Variants
NoteThere are over 50 Variants of the M60 Main Battle Tank[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Rifle Projectile105 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
63 Rounds
Summary

The M60 is an American second generation main battle tank (MBT). It was officially standardized as the Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 105-mm Gun, M60 in March 1959.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesSpainIsraelJordanSingapore
Sources
  1. M60 American Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import