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− | ====Rank V==== | + | ==== Rank V ==== |
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* [[M48A1]] - M48 with petrol engine and flat engine deck. | * [[M48A1]] - M48 with petrol engine and flat engine deck. | ||
− | + | * ▀[[M48A2 C]] - M48 with elevated engine deck, blast deflector in front of loader's hatch and petrol engine in West German service. | |
− | * ▀[[M48A2 C]] - | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_m48a1_patton_III}}- as in ROCA service; later upgraded to M48A3 standards in terms of powerplant without redesigning the engine deck as ROCA's "M48A3". |
− | * {{Specs-Link|cn_m48a1_patton_III}} | ||
− | ====Rank VI==== | + | ==== Rank VI ==== |
− | + | * ▀[[M48A2 G A2]] - M48A2 with a new 105 mm cannon, mantlet and domestic diesel engine. | |
− | * ▀[[M48A2 G A2]] - M48A2 with new 105 mm cannon, | + | * ▀[[M48 Super]] - Proposed German overhaul upgrades on M48 in firepower, protection and mobility. |
− | * ▀[[M48 Super]] - Proposed German overhaul upgrades on M48 | + | * ␗[[CM11]] - AKA M48H; ROCA's hybrid version with the M60A1's hull and M48A3's turret upgraded to the M1 Abrams' FCS. |
− | * ␗[[CM11]] - AKA M48H; ROCA's hybrid version with M60A1's hull and M48A3's turret upgraded to M1 Abrams' FCS. | ||
− | == | + | == Derived Vehicles == |
{{main|Magach (Family)}} | {{main|Magach (Family)}} | ||
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− | * [[Magach 1]] - M48A1 in IDF service | + | === Rank IV === |
− | * [[Magach 2]] - M48A2C in IDF service | + | * [[Magach 1]] - M48A1 in IDF service. |
− | + | * [[Magach 2]] - M48A2C in IDF service. | |
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+ | === Rank V === | ||
* [[Magach 3]] - M48A1/2/3 with firepower and mobility upgrades. | * [[Magach 3]] - M48A1/2/3 with firepower and mobility upgrades. | ||
− | * [[Magach 3 (ERA)]] - | + | * [[Magach 3 (ERA)]] - Magach 3 with Blazer ERA. |
− | * [[Magach 3 (ERA) (USA)]] - | + | * [[Magach 3 (ERA) (USA)]] - Previously a premium pack in US tech tree. |
− | * [[Magach 5]] - M48A5 with Blazar ERA | + | * [[Magach 5]] - M48A5 with Blazar ERA. |
'''Others''' | '''Others''' | ||
− | + | === Rank V === | |
− | + | * [[T54E1]] - Experimental tank with a 120 mm autoloaded gun and a new turret. | |
− | * [[T54E1]] - Experimental tank with 120 mm autoloaded gun and new turret. | ||
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− | * [[M247]] - Known as "Sergeant York"; proposed SPAAG with twin 40 mm guns and radar system, ditched due to budget issues. | + | === Rank VI === |
+ | * [[M247]] - Known as "Sergeant York"; proposed SPAAG with twin 40 mm guns and radar system, ditched due to budget issues. | ||
== History == | == History == |
Latest revision as of 15:27, 30 July 2023
Contents
Vehicles
Rank V
- M48A1 - M48 with petrol engine and flat engine deck.
- ▀M48A2 C - M48 with elevated engine deck, blast deflector in front of loader's hatch and petrol engine in West German service.
- ␗M48A1- as in ROCA service; later upgraded to M48A3 standards in terms of powerplant without redesigning the engine deck as ROCA's "M48A3".
Rank VI
- ▀M48A2 G A2 - M48A2 with a new 105 mm cannon, mantlet and domestic diesel engine.
- ▀M48 Super - Proposed German overhaul upgrades on M48 in firepower, protection and mobility.
- ␗CM11 - AKA M48H; ROCA's hybrid version with the M60A1's hull and M48A3's turret upgraded to the M1 Abrams' FCS.
Derived Vehicles
Rank IV
Rank V
- Magach 3 - M48A1/2/3 with firepower and mobility upgrades.
- Magach 3 (ERA) - Magach 3 with Blazer ERA.
- Magach 3 (ERA) (USA) - Previously a premium pack in US tech tree.
- Magach 5 - M48A5 with Blazar ERA.
Others
Rank V
- T54E1 - Experimental tank with a 120 mm autoloaded gun and a new turret.
Rank VI
- M247 - Known as "Sergeant York"; proposed SPAAG with twin 40 mm guns and radar system, ditched due to budget issues.
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle family in more detail than in the introduction. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. This section may also include the family's dev blog entries (if applicable).
Media
- Videos
The Shooting Range #261 - Pages of History section at 04:13 discusses the M48.
The Patton Family discusses the M48 Patton (Family) at 5:00 - War Thunder Official Channel
Tank Chats #108 M48 - The Tank Museum
External links
References
- Bibliography
- David B. (2014, November 18). 90mm Gun Tank M48 Patton III. Retrieved from https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/US/M48_Patton.php
- M48 Patton. (2020, May 24). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=M48_Patton&oldid=958585140
- Nash, Mark. (2017, December 17). Flame Thrower Tank M67 Zippo. Retrieved from https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/US/flame-thrower-tank-m67-zippo