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M60A3
MAIN BATTLE TANK

DATA IDF IDF SIBAT - Israel Ministry of Defense
M60A1 M60A3
General Description International Defense Cooperation
Combat-Ready Weight 52.5 53
(metric ton) Land Sales Division
Length (m) 9.44 9.44 Hakirya, Tel Aviv 6473424, Israel
Height (m) 3.29 3.29 Tel: 972-3-6975754, 6977207
Width (m) 3.64 3.64 Fax: 972-3-6976724
Fuel (liter) 1457 1457 E-mail: sibat_bic@mod.gov.il
No. of Crew Members 4 4 Web Site: www.sibat.mod.gov.il
Armor Add-on Add-on
Development of the US built M-60 A3
Main Battle Tank began in the 1970s,
with the first production units rolling
off the assembly line at the Chrysler
Factory (now General Dynamics Land
Systems) in 1979. The M-60A3
entered operational service with the
IDF in the early 1980s and underwent
subsequent upgrading based on the
vast experience, which it has
accumulated in armored warfare. The
upgraded IDF M-60 A3 features an
improved fire control system as well
as increased armor protection.
Moreover, the loader/radio man has
been provided with both a mortar and
machine gun for enhanced defensive
capabilities against infantry tank killing
teams.

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