M47 “PATTON” Tank

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This tank is equipped with a 90 millimeter gun with fume extractor, optical range finder and ballistic computer. This was an interim measure for the M48 tank. The M47 was exported in large numbers and this particular M47 tank was a NATO loan to Italy.

SpecsDetail
Weight92,880 lbs
Crew5
Armamentone 90 millimeter M36 gun
two 30 caliber machine guns
one 50 caliber machine gun
Top speed37 mph
Range100 miles on 270 gallons of gasoline
Ammunition71 rounds of 90mm
3,440 rounds of 50 cal
180 rounds of 45 cal
4,125 rounds of 30 cal
90 rounds of 30 cal carbine
8 smoke grenades
12 ground signals
EngineContinental model AV-1760-5b
12-cyl gasoline
810 horsepower
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