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The Patton tanks (M46, M47, M48) all had conventional gas or diesel engines and could usually hit 30 mph if in good maintained condition. The Vietnam M48s (M48A3 models) usually could only maintain 15 to 20 mph as they were pretty worn out.
The M60 MBT (official designation Combat Tank) travelled about the same speed; but never saw US combat other than Desert Storm in 1991 (while serving with the USMC).
The only revolutionary (new) tank to hit the scene was the M1 Abrams MBT...it uses an aircraft engine; no diesel no gas...but aviation fuel. This machine can hit well over 40 mph.
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What tank replaced the Sherman tank after the Korean war?
In some roles, it was replaced by the M41. As a main battle tank, it was replaced by the M47 Patton.
Was Elvis affected in the Vietnam War?
Yes. He was drafted and stationed in Germany, where he met his wife (she was 14 at the time).
What was the M48 Patton used for?
M46 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Korean War M47 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Transitional tank (caught in the middle of wars/fought in NO WAR with US Forces) M48 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Last of the Patton series tanks. The M48 Patton medium gun tank entered US Army service after 1953, when the Korean War ended in 1953; replacing the M47 Patton which was then relegated as a "hard target" for gunnery practice (they were shot to pieces on tank ranges then scrapped). Although replaced by the M60 Combat tank (MBT-Main Battle Tank) in 1960, the M48 Patton was deployed to South Vietnam for combat duty with the US Marine Corps and US Army; while the M60 MBT remained in Europe, Korea, and the US. The M48 Patton medium tank was the main fighting tank of US forces during the Vietnam War; engaging communist (NVA) PT76 Amphibious Light Tanks and T54/55 NVA medium tanks in battle; as well as combating regular communist infantrymen in set-piece battles, and performing mine sweeps, patrol duties, etc.
How old was Elvis when he was drafted for the army?
Age 23 and served as a tank crewman on a M48 Patton tank with the 1/32nd Armor.
Why was Patton not able to serve in Pacific war?
Basically Patton was a tank commander. He was better suited for the European Theater of the war. MacArthur was already in the Philippines at the time of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Oh you have a tank you have a tank?
A Patton tank.
What tank replaced the Sherman tank after the Korean war?
In some roles, it was replaced by the M41. As a main battle tank, it was replaced by the M47 Patton.
Was Elvis affected in the Vietnam War?
Yes. He was drafted and stationed in Germany, where he met his wife (she was 14 at the time).
When were Patton tanks manufactured?
The war tank called the Patton , after the general George Patton, was manufactured in the U.S.a , round about late 1950s and early 60s.
How fast were the tanks in Vietnam war?
20 to 25 mph seemed to be the top speed for an Army M48A3 Patton tank. The new M551 Sheridan tank seemed to roll at about 30+ mph. The Sheridan entered the US Army inventory in about 1968 and was fielded immediately in Vietnam in January 1969. Both diesel engines; but the Patton was constructed of ALL STEEL; while the Sheridan's hull was ALL ALUMINUM (but the turret and gun tube was steel). The Australian Centurion tank was comparable to the Patton in speed.
What was the M48 Patton used for?
M46 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Korean War M47 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Transitional tank (caught in the middle of wars/fought in NO WAR with US Forces) M48 Patton 90mm Gun Tank=Last of the Patton series tanks. The M48 Patton medium gun tank entered US Army service after 1953, when the Korean War ended in 1953; replacing the M47 Patton which was then relegated as a "hard target" for gunnery practice (they were shot to pieces on tank ranges then scrapped). Although replaced by the M60 Combat tank (MBT-Main Battle Tank) in 1960, the M48 Patton was deployed to South Vietnam for combat duty with the US Marine Corps and US Army; while the M60 MBT remained in Europe, Korea, and the US. The M48 Patton medium tank was the main fighting tank of US forces during the Vietnam War; engaging communist (NVA) PT76 Amphibious Light Tanks and T54/55 NVA medium tanks in battle; as well as combating regular communist infantrymen in set-piece battles, and performing mine sweeps, patrol duties, etc.
Who was the American Tank Commander who invaded Nazi Germany?
George patton
Who was the Great American Tank commander in World War 2?
Patton
How big is the fuel tank on a tank?
In Vietnam the US Army's M48A3 Patton tank held approximately 300 gallons of diesel fuel.
What is the size of a domestic water storage tank?
upperhead domestic water storage tank/patton/syntex of 3000 ltr
Who has the best battle tank?
The best tanks are the "blooded" ones. 1. WWI's best tank was the British Mark series. 2. WWII's best tank is a toss up between the Soviet (Russian) T-34 and the US M4, both were medium tanks. 3. Korean War's best tank was the US M46 Patton (a modified Pershing M26 medium tank). 4. Vietnam War's best tank was the US M48 Patton medium tank; the last of the Patton series of tanks. 5. Post Viet War's best tank is the battle proven M1 Abrams.
How fast did water Patton run the 40 yard dash?
4.24
