4. Patton M60
Joined the Service: 1955Producer: General Dynamics Price: *$1 million The M60 Patton, fielded in 1959, became the Marine Corps second generation main battle tank. After deactivation of the heavy tank battalion in 1963, it filled a key Cold War requirement. Costing about $1 million, it served as a principal U.S. armored platform. Its robust armor and improved fire control influenced later tank development.
M60 Patton Source: Twitter.com/HomelandMax With an approximate 300 mile range and a 385 gallon fuel load, it relied on a four person crew for gunnery, driving, loading, and command. Serving until 2005 in Army roles, it showed durability and adaptability through upgrades during Cold War tensions.
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