To keep up with its adversary’s new T-54/T-55 medium tanks, the U.S. began work on its own XM60 prototype. The M60’s Specs Although the M60 was derived from the M48 Patton, the latter MBT ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The M60 tank was originally based on the M48 Patton tank. During the Cold War, one U.S. Army main battle tank served longer and fought on more battlefields..

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.