Summary: Today, the M60 continues to serve in the armies of 17 different countries, thanks to its adaptability and upgrade potential. Key variants still in use include the M60A1 and M60A3. The Ageless ...

In the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the M60 was battle-tested in tank-on-tank warfare against Soviet platforms. During this conflict, Israel’s Magach MBTs were equipped with Explosive Reactive Armor.

The M60 In Combat. As is true of several other American-made weapons systems (such as the F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-35 Lightning II), the M60 was first bloodied in the hands of non-U ...

It was M60 tank rounds from Bravo column that finally allowed the Italians to disengage at 1 p.m., narrowly avoiding an all-out battle with the entire city. (Ministero della Difesa) ...

The M60 was introduced in 1960, and was America’s main battle tank during the Cold War. They saw service in Vietnam, Grenada, Beirut and the first Gulf War.

In the three decades since a 58-ton US Army M60 tank rampaged across the city of San Diego for nearly 23 minutes, video recorded that day has lost none of its power to shock. Scores of cars, an ...