Pennsylvania Military Museum

No tank performed longer than the M60 series. First introduced in 1961, the M60 series, with its advanced weapon control and mighty engine, served under the administrations of nine U.S. Presidents. The brawny tank's thick armor eventually shielded the soldiers of 22 different countries. The last of these 60-ton giants was phased out of National Guard and Reserve service in 1997.

The A3's improvements over earlier M60 models included a ballistic computer for fire control, and a laser range finder. A thermal gun sleeve kept heated guns from sagging. A much admired advanced thermal sight system provided night vision.

About the M60A3 Tank

First accepted: 1978

Manufacturer: Chrysler Corporation

Total built: 5,400

Crew: 4 men (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver)

Armament: M68 105mm gun, M240 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, M85 12.7mm cupola-mounted machine gun

Armor: 10" thick at front of turret, hull up to 5-1/2" thick

Engine: Continental AVDS-1790-2C; 12 cylinder, turbocharged diesel

Maximum road speed: 30 mph

Marker can be reached from Old Boalsburg Road, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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