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Where are American tanks manufactured?
During the Vietnam War, the US Army's M48 Patton tanks were manufactured by the Chrysler Automobile company in Detroit MI.
What model M48 tanks in Korean war?
M48 Patton tanks entered US service after the Korean War and fought in the Vietnam War. The first of Patton series tanks, the M46 Patton, served in the Korean War. The M46 was simply a modified M26 Pershing tank. The M47 Patton never saw combat with the US military.
Who was the general of tanks and mobility?
I would say General Patton. He was famous for using tanks and moving fast in WW11.
How much gas does an army tank hold?
Vietnam War tanks such as the M48 Patton and M551 Sheridan tanks had roughly 300 gallon fuel tanks.
Did General George Patton bury tanks?
Quite possibly. During the Vietnam War, there was an engineering unit digging deep trenches with their earth moving equipment, with destroyed M48 Patton tanks lying next to the trenches. Upon questioning, the engineer's stated they were burying the tanks.
What tanks did George Patton use?
During the Vietnam War: 1. US forces used M48A3 Patton medium gun tanks and M551 Sheridan light tanks (Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicles). 2. ARVN forces (South Viet Army) used US supplied M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks. 3. Australian forces used Centurion medium gun tanks. 4. NVA (North Viet Army) used Soviet/Chicom supplied T54 or T55 medium gun tanks and PT76 Amphibious light tanks. During the early stages of the war, there were some old left over WWII Japanese Type 95 light tanks being used by the French supported forces.
What fuel does a military tank use?
During WWII, US tanks burned gasoline for fuel; during the Vietnam War US Patton and Sheridan tanks used diesel for fuel.
How were tanks built?
The first tanks were constructed of riveted steel. During the Vietnam War, the M48 Patton tanks were built of cast one piece steel. After the war, today's tanks are made of classified synthetics.
How many in a marine corps platoon?
During the Vietnam War, USMC tank battalions were organized similar to USA tank (armor) battalions; approximately 57/58 M48A3 Patton tanks per battalion; 17 Patton tanks to a company, and 5 Patton's to a platoon.
Did they drive in the Vietnam war?
Australians drove Centurion tanks. Americans drove Patton and Sheridan tanks. The ARVN drove M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks; and the enemy, the NVA, drove PT76 Amphibious light tanks and T55 medium tanks.
Did Ford ever build a army tank?
Ford manufactured 1,690 M4A3 Sherman tanks during WW2. They also manufactured engines for other manufactures that were installed in tanks.
How used tanks?
In Vietnam, the US Army & Marines used their Patton tanks (90mm gun), while the Australians used their Centurion tanks (84mm gun) for jungle busting (crashing through jungle).
