M60A3 Tank Facts
Purpose: The M60A3 Tank is designed to function as one of the main assault vehicles of an Armored/Mechanized Infantry Division. The main armament is capable of defeating enemy Armored vehicles and is suitable as an assault weapon in offensive operations. The vehicle can be employed at night and under conditions of limited visibility.
General Information | Vehicle Data | ||
Nomenclature | Tank, Combat, Full Tracked: 105MM Gun, w/tank thermal sight | Type Classification & Date | Std A 1978 |
Model Number | M60A3 TTS | Life expectancy | CY2000 |
NSN | 2350-01-061-2306 | Payload | 64,000 ib. |
LIN | T13169 | Air Transportability | CSA |
SSN | G8291200K00 | ||
TM | 9-2350-253-Series | ||
Characteristics | Equipment Options | ||
Engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2C | Armament | 105 mm Gun, 7.62 mm MG, Cal .50 MG, Cal .45 SubMG |
Type | Diesel air cooled V12 | Ammunition | 105 mm, 63 rds; 7.62 mm, 6,000 rds; Cal .50, 900 rds; Cal .45 360 rds |
Horsepower | 750 bhp@ 2,400 rpm | Communications | Radio sets, Intercom sets |
Transmission | Allison CD-850-6A | Sighting & Fire Control | Periscopes w/gun mounts, Telescopes w/mounts, night vision viewer, primary direct, second direct, and indirect Fire Control, Ballistic computer and drive |
Type | Cross drive Single stage | ||
Ranges | Fwd 2 Rev 1 | ||
Electrical System | 24 volt | ||
Brakes | hydraulic | ||
Performance Data | Shipping Data | ||
Fording depth | 48in 96in with kit | Weight | 105,000 lb. unloaded |
Max Grade Ability | 60% | Weight | 113,600 lb. combat loaded |
Max Vertical Obstacle | 36in | Cube | 3,831 cu. Ft. |
Max Width of Ditch | 102in | Ground Clearance | 18in |
Allowable Speed | 30 mph | ||
Cruising range | 280 miles | ||
Ground Pressure | 12.1 psi |