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The full form of MBT is the Main Battle Tank. It is a universal tank.
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Is the m60 Patton tank still in use?
Wikipedia and civilian firms call it that, but there never was such a tank. The US Army's official name for this tank is the M60 Combat Tank, it was the US Army's first semi-official MBT (Main Battle Tank) and was fielded in 1960 (hence the nomenclature). The US Army WANTED to name the M60 the MBT officially, but the paper-work was already processed, and it was more important to get the machine fielded than delaying that process by "fighting over names" so the army just left things as they were...a Combat Tank. The LAST PATTON tank was the 90mm Gun M48 Patton tank. Third world countries may be using the M60 tank today. And that's counting countries in Southwest Asia. Most civilized nations (nations than can build their own tanks) are all using the generic M1 Abrams "looking tanks" (design); meaning ceramics and kevlar, etc. instead of traditional cast steel.
What kind of tanks were used during World War 2 and what do they mean?
there were many tanks in WW2, mostly medium tanks, but during ww2 heavy tanks were also popularized, we dont use those today mainly main battle tanks[mbt's] the main tank of the Soviet Union was the 76.2mm t-34 medium tank, for the U.s. the m4 sherman, and for the germans the Panzerkampfwagen IV, Panzerkampfwagen V panther, Panzerkampfwagen VI ausfhrung e & b [Tiger I & Tiger II] and tanks are armored fighting vehicles with main cannons and turrets, and the general rule is no small arms fire can penetrate it[ which by so far every tank has followed, although some go as low as they can right on the line.]
This began with the introduction of the tank and the airplanes as weapons?
The industrialization of warfare was marked by the use of heavy weaponry that included the main battle tank and warplanes. The first use of these heavy and highly lethal weapon systems was in the First World War (1914-1918) and has continued since to modern battlefields.
What size cannon did the M551 Sheridan use in the Vietnam War?
The Sheridan fired a 152mm main gun (6 inch gun). It was one of the most unique guns (cannons) in US military history; it fired a fixed combustible cartridge. Similiar to artillery in WWII & Vietnam, with the projo (short for projectile) rammed into the breech with a powder charge rammed in behind it, then a primer emplaced into the breech block. With one big difference, unlike the artillery piece which loaded as aforementioned, the Sheridan tank's shell was "fixed", meaning already assembled. Once fired, as with the field gun (artillery), when the breech was opened...nothing was in the gun (breech)...but smoke. Today's M1 Abrams MBT (Main Battle Tank) fires a similar round to that of the old Vietnam era Sheridan tank, however, unlike the M551, the Abram's ejects a back cap; the Sheridan ejected nothing.
Are police departments allowed to use light or medium tanks in EXTREME cases?
The US Military has law enforcement functions now; since the 1990s. A US Military CEV (Combat Engineer Vehicle which is equipped with a 165mm cannon and is mounted on an M60 MBT (Main Battle Tank) hull and turret) was used by law enforcement during the WACO, Texas assault on or about 1993. For now, that is common knowledge, the LAPD uses or used, a V-100 Vietnam era armored car (was armed with twin machine guns in Vietnam); it's nick-named the "tank" by department officers. There are NO "light" or "medium" (or heavy) tanks in the US Military anymore. They're either MBTs or nothing (not tanks). The Vietnam War was America's LAST usage of a "light tank" (the M551 Sheridan and the M41 Walker Bulldog) and the "medium tank" (M48 Patton tank). And the Sheridan wasn't even officially a light tank...it was an "armored airborne reconnaissance assault vehicle" & the Walker Bulldog wasn't even used by US crewmen, the ARVNs used it. The M48 Medium tank wasn't even officially a "medium tank", it was officially classified as a "90mm gun tank." But the 90mm was officially designated a "medium gun" (76mm being light, 120mm being heavy); therefore, the M48 could be officially called a "90mm medium gun tank."
How many tanks were used in battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle and had no use for tanks unless they were used to subdue downed German pilots which would be a bad use for a tank.
What tank did the m-1 Abrams replace?
The US Army establishes the criteria for US military "Armor" (Tanks). The US Marines, and in some cases special "leased or on loan" "Armor" is given to the other branches (Air Force or Navy, etc.). But, the Marines, and everyone else will use what the US Army adapts. The official US Army tanks AFTER WW2 were the M46, M47, and M48 PATTON tanks. These were officially classified as 90mm Gun Tank Patton(s). Light Gun Tanks were the M41 Walker Bulldogs, which had 76mm Guns. The US Military's ONLY heavy tank was the 120mm Gun Tank M103 (which had no name). The US Army only fielded one battalion of those M103's. The US Marines wanted the heavies more than the Army, and retained them until about 1974. Oficially, 76mm gun tanks were "Light Gun Tanks"; 90mm gun tanks were "Medium Gun Tanks"; and 120mm gun tanks were "Heavy Gun Tanks." Un-officially, people referred to them as Heavy, Medium, and Light tanks. The 105mm Gun, Full Tracked, M-60 COMBAT Tank was the US Army's FIRST MBT (Main Battle Tank) and was fielded in 1960. The M60 Series (Main Battle Tank) was an improved descendent of the M-48 Patton; however the M60 NEVER RECIEVED AN OFFICIAL NAME. The US Army wanted to change to M60's nomenclature to MBT, but management had already established it as a COMBAT tank on paper; and didn't want to "change horse's in the middle of a stream" (they wanted to get to building it and getting it to the units in Europe, rather than bickering over the name of the tank). The M-48 Patton, was the last Patton, and the last of the "medium gunned" US Army tanks; however, after the Vietnam War the M-48 was later up-gunned to meet the M-60 MBT's standards with a 105mm cannon...called the M-48A5. The M-48A5 was an "Artificial M-60", designed to make MORE NUMBERS, rather than build more M-60's. The M-48A5 105mm gunned Patton, was eventually replaced in the 1980's, as more M-1 Abrams MBT's came on line. Leaving only the M-60 Series (MBT) and the M-1 Abrams MBT in the Army's inventory. Bottom line: the M-1 Abrams (MBT-120mm Gun) replaced the M-60 Combat tank (MBT-105mm Gun).
What tank did the m 1 Abrams replace?
The US Army establishes the criteria for US Military "Armor" (Tanks). The US Marines, and in some cases special "leased or on loan" "Armor" is given to the other branches (Air Force or Navy, etc.). But, the Marines, and everyone else will use what the US Army adapts. The official US Army tanks AFTER WW2 were the M46, M47, and M48 PATTON tanks. These were officially classified as 90mm Gun Tank Patton(s). Light Gun Tanks were the M41 Walker Bulldogs, which had 76mm Guns. The US Military's ONLY heavy tank was the 120mm Gun Tank M103 (which had no name). The US Army only fielded one battalion of those M103's. The US Marines wanted the heavies more than the Army, and retained them until about 1974. Oficially, 76mm gun tanks were "Light Gun Tanks"; 90mm gun tanks were "Medium Gun Tanks"; and 120mm gun tanks were "Heavy Gun Tanks." Un-officially, people referred to them as Heavy, Medium, and Light tanks. The 105mm Gun, Full Tracked, M-60 COMBAT Tank was the US Army's FIRST MBT (Main Battle Tank) and was fielded in 1960. The M60 Series (Main Battle Tank) was an improved descendent of the M-48 Patton; however the M60 NEVER RECIEVED AN OFFICIAL NAME. The US Army wanted to change to M60's nomenclature to MBT, but management had already established it as a COMBAT tank on paper; and didn't want to "change horse's in the middle of a stream" (they wanted to get to building it and getting it to the units in Europe, rather than bickering over the name of the tank). The M-48 Patton, was the last Patton, and the last of the "medium gunned" US Army tanks; however, after the Vietnam War the M-48 was later up-gunned to meet the M-60 MBT's standards with a 105mm cannon...called the M-48A5. The M-48A5 was an "Artificial M-60", designed to make MORE NUMBERS, rather than build more M-60's. The M-48A5 105mm gunned Patton, was eventually replaced in the 1980's, as more M-1 Abrams MBT's came on line. Leaving only the M-60 Series (MBT) and the M-1 Abrams MBT in the Army's inventory. Bottom line: the M-1 Abrams (MBT-120mm Gun) replaced the M-60 Combat tank (MBT-105mm Gun).
Is the m60 Patton tank still in use?
Wikipedia and civilian firms call it that, but there never was such a tank. The US Army's official name for this tank is the M60 Combat Tank, it was the US Army's first semi-official MBT (Main Battle Tank) and was fielded in 1960 (hence the nomenclature). The US Army WANTED to name the M60 the MBT officially, but the paper-work was already processed, and it was more important to get the machine fielded than delaying that process by "fighting over names" so the army just left things as they were...a Combat Tank. The LAST PATTON tank was the 90mm Gun M48 Patton tank. Third world countries may be using the M60 tank today. And that's counting countries in Southwest Asia. Most civilized nations (nations than can build their own tanks) are all using the generic M1 Abrams "looking tanks" (design); meaning ceramics and kevlar, etc. instead of traditional cast steel.
Who used elephants as tanks in battle?
No one used an elephat as a tank. If they did they would be charged of animal crulty. But I would use you as a tank for asking such a stupid question.
What is the weight of a army tank 2013?
That depends on which tank you had in mind. There are many different models of tanks in use throughout the world. A Main Battle Tank typically weighs between 100,000 and 130,000 lbs.
What tank does the U.S army use?
M1A2 and M1A1 Abrams. There MIGHT still be some M60A3 tanks in use with the National Guard.
What is the fullform of odin software which use in stock market?
Open dealer integrated network
Did they use tanks in world war 1?
Yes they did, the first ever tank was used on 15th September 1916, during the battle of the Somme.
What weapon was used for the first time in the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme, or Somme Offensive, occurred between July 1 and November 18, 1916. The importance of air power and the first use of the tank are noted.
What kind of tanks were used during World War 2 and what do they mean?
there were many tanks in WW2, mostly medium tanks, but during ww2 heavy tanks were also popularized, we dont use those today mainly main battle tanks[mbt's] the main tank of the Soviet Union was the 76.2mm t-34 medium tank, for the U.s. the m4 sherman, and for the germans the Panzerkampfwagen IV, Panzerkampfwagen V panther, Panzerkampfwagen VI ausfhrung e & b [Tiger I & Tiger II] and tanks are armored fighting vehicles with main cannons and turrets, and the general rule is no small arms fire can penetrate it[ which by so far every tank has followed, although some go as low as they can right on the line.]
This began with the introduction of the tank and the airplanes as weapons?
The industrialization of warfare was marked by the use of heavy weaponry that included the main battle tank and warplanes. The first use of these heavy and highly lethal weapon systems was in the First World War (1914-1918) and has continued since to modern battlefields.
