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Land ForcesUnited States

M60A1

Main battle tankFielded 1960Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
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System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction1960
ProliferationAt least 10 countries
Crew4Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width3.63 m12 ftMed[1]
Height3.27 m11 ftMed[1]
Combat weight52.62 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine1 x Continental AVDS-1790-2A engineMed[1]
Engine power750 hpMed[1]
TransmissionCD-850-5 cross drive transmissionMed[1]
Suspensiontorsion bar, 6 road wheels, rear drive, front idler, 3 shock absorbers, 3 track return rollersMed[1]
Cruising range480 km298 mi · 259 nmiMed[1]
Fording without Preparation1.22 mMed[1]
Fording with Preparation2.40 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe hull's upper glacis armor was increased from 3.67 inches to 4.29 inches at 65 degrees while the turret sides went from 1.9 inches to 2.9 inches at their apex. This brought the frontal armor up to the same 10" line of sight armor standarMed[1]
Turret ArmorM60: equals 7 in (180 mm)Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailable.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke Equipmentexhaust smoke generating system; 6-barrel smoke dischargers on turret sidesMed[1]
Armament
Elevation-10/+20-degMed[1]
Main armamentThe M60A1 tank uses the M68E1 variant of the gun carried in the M140 mount. The M68E1 gun shares the same firing characteristics as the M68. It featured severalMed[1]
Secondary armament1 x 7.62mm M240 Machine Gun; M85 Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range4 km2 mi · 2 nmiMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemM19 FCSMed[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
Thermal Sight Tank CommanderTexas Instruments AN/VSG-2 tank thermal inder and Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride (HgCdTe) IR detector for passive night and dust vision.Med[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerTexas Instruments AN/VSG-2 tank thermal inder and Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride (HgCdTe) IR detector for passive night and dust vision.Med[1]
Main Gun StabilizationAdd-On Stabilization (AOS) that was introduced in late 1972. This was an add-on kit made to fit with minimum modifications to the existing hydraulic gun control system. The add-on-stabilization system provides stabilization control for bothMed[1]
RangefinderM17A1 coincidence rangefinderMed[1]
Ballistic DriveM10A1 ballistic driveMed[1]
Ballistic Gunnermechanical M19E1 ballistic computer for the gunner.Med[1]
Variants
NoteThere are over 50 Variants of the M60 Main Battle Tank[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Rifle Projectile105 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
The ammunition load for the main gun was increased to 63 rounds. Round storage w
Summary

M60A1 series The program to develop the M60A1 was approved in early 1960 in conjunction with abandoning further development of the advanced composite armor and the closure of the T95 Medium Tank project. The first prototype pilot's attempts to mate a modified M60 hull with the T95E7 turret took place in March 1960.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United StatesIranIsraelJordanMoroccoSaudi ArabiaSudanThailandTunisiaYemen
Sources
  1. M60A1 American Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import