The allnew m47 fell in line next only to be superseded by the muchimproved m48 patton just a short time later. It went through several modifications aimed at improving its reliability in the field. The book is lavishly illustrated with images that walk us through its immediate predecessors and on through its development and early service right through to present day variants up armed, armoured, and engined to the point that they are still a potent. In order to speed up the developmental process of the new tank, it was to be powered by the same engine and transmission found in the m47 tank.
M48 through m48a3 patton tanks weapons and warfare. The pershing, later downgraded to a medium tank, was bettered in the upcoming interim m46 patton which became the first such tank to take on the patton name this after fabled american world war 2 general george s. The m47 and m48 patton tanks pdf free download epdf. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. What is the difference between the m48 and m60 tanks. Buy a cheap copy of the m47 and m48 patton tanks new. One for the modelmakers among you a thoroughly comprehensive and beautifullyillustrated look at the m48 patton tank. The m46, m47 and m48 were all classified as medium tanks with the m48 becoming the last such type in service with american forces. This time were going to look closely at a major tank of the cold war.
The m47 and m48 patton tanks book provides a comprehensive view of the m47 and m48 patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance, development and deployment of this battletested and truly international fighting machine. With the m47 being only a stopgap solution the m48 patton was a completely new design compared to its predecessors. The united states soon replaced it with the m48 patton medium tank. With cold war fears mounting, the m47 and m48 were rushed int. Transition m46 patton to m47 posted in medium tanks. Which was a mainstay of the american armys tank corp for decades and is still in use in countries around the world.
Every patton fetishizer nows, that m46 is the most beautiful, sexiest tank in the game now up to this point, every heretic unbeliever has left the topic already, so we, players with the real delicate taste can talk freely. The m47 patton was an american main battle tank, a development of the m46 patton mounting an updated turret, and was in turn further developed as the m48 patton. The m48 patton is an american first generation main battle tank mbt introduced in february 1951,being designated as the 90mm gun tank. This m48a1 was a gift from the royal tank museum, jordan. Army expressed its interest to the chrysler corporation in the development of a successor vehicle to the m47 tank in late 1950. The m48 patton tank was designed to replace the previous m47 pattons and m4 sherman. Pdf the patton tank download full pdf book download. This is not a huge section of the book, but it does provide a tidy and logical starting point. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Army and marine corps primary battle tank during the vietnam war. Beatrice ayer patton, wife of the late general george s patton christened it as a patton. West germany famously fielded m47s, as well as france and italy before they could get their europanzer concept that evolved into the leopard and amx30 going. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. And later in the night i did a hard carry in a 2 vs. Jim laurier a detailed technical and operational history of the usas main postwar tanks throughout the 1950s. The m60 notofficiallypatton was a productimproved descendant of the patton series. So its and old thought here in the forum, but hasnt been any proper discussion about it. This m47 was returned stateside and was designated as a range target at ft hood after demil but ended up being sold to a private collection due to the rarity of the vehicle by 89 of all the patton m46m47m48 tanks only under 9000 were built of the m47 making it a rare vehicle. M47 m48m48a3, the patton tank in vietnam, m48a5 and patton tanks in foreign service. The m46 patton was an american medium tank designed to replace the m26 pershing and m4 sherman. As the cold war intensified, the m47 with a more effective 90mm gun and turret went into mass production 9000 built and countered the soviet build up. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book.
Its kind of like how the olifant tanks, despite being based off the centurion, cant really. We are back to the muckleburgh collection, in norfolk on the east coast of the uk. The m47 patton entered production in 1951 and was used by the united states army and marine corps but ongoing technical. This book provides a comprehensive view of the m47 and m48 patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance, development and deployment of this battletested and truly international fighting machine. M48 patton tank, design, development and testing youtube. It was the second american tank to be named after general george s. The m48 patton tank was designed to replace the previous m47 pattons and m4 shermans. I was more interested in the m48 patton tank, since it was used heavily in the indiapakistani wars, the arabisraeli wars of 1967 and 1973, and the vietnam conflict. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
M48 patton specialist variants m48 patton in action this offering from pen and sword starts with a brief introduction on the m46 and m47, this also looks at their service during the korean war and the lessons learnt that led to the m48 patton mbt. The m48 was also given the name of patton as was the upcoming m60 main battle tank. Transition m46 patton to m47 medium tanks world of. Steven zaloga did an excellent job of covering the development and operational performance of both the m47 and the m48 tanks. Cold war allies, being exported only to belgium, and only in small numbers to train crews on the upcoming m47 patton.
The m48 patton was developed during the cold war to replace the m47 as the us armys main battle tank. Developed to replace the m47 patton and m4 sherman, the m48 patton main battle tank boasted a variety of technical improvements and was relied upon heavily throughout the vietnam war, with over 600 individual tanks deployed alongside u. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Rare photographs from wartime archives images of war by michael green isbn. My first game in it since the buff i did 6k damage in a 7v7 match. You would be in a sense correct about the m48 with a new turret.
Although largely resembling the m47, the m48 was a completely new design. The m47 patton medium tank weighs 45 tons 46,170kg. Because the development of the m47 patton had been rush, the tank had many mechanical problem. While the m47 was dubbed the patton ii it was never officially designated as such. With cold war fears mounting, the m47 and m48 were rushed into production teething troubles were inevitable.
Along with the m46, m47, and m60, the m48 was named the patton, after world war ii commander george s. It was a further development of the m47 patton tank. The m48 served with the us and nato countries in europe, and the us army and marine corps in vietnam. It was designed as a replacement for the m26 pershing, m4 sherman variants and m46 pattons used in the korean war, and as the successor to the m47 patton. Buy m47 and m48 patton tanks osprey new vanguard 2nd revised edition by steven j. In it we trace the development and introduction of the us armys m 48 patton tank. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The m47 was a widely used tank, exported to a lot of important countries and states in the mid 50s. S armys principal medium tanks of the early cold war, with models in service from 1949 until the mid1950s. With cold war fears mounting, the m47 and m48 were rushed into production a teething troubles were inevitable. The hull and turret were of cast steel, well curved design and offered much better ballistic protection than former welded and rather flat designs.
The indopakistani war of 1965 witnessed the largest tank battles seen since world war ii, notably between indias britishmade centurion mk 7s and the. I know that warthunder is not an accurate representation of tank combat, but supposedly, in that game, the patton would be weaker. The m48 patton is an american first generation main battle tank mbt introduced in february. This book provides a comprehensive view of the m47 and m48 patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the performance. The author covers all the internal workings of the vehicle and presents a thorough analysis of. I have the xp and money to buy it, but im on the fence as to whether i should. This book provides a comprehensive view of the m47 and m48 patton tanks, combining technical information with fascinating accounts of the.
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