Why the Ancient M60 Tank Still Could Win on Any Battlefield

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.

The Ageless M60

At the beginning of the Korean War, the Americans made a painful realization: Their tanks were inferior to Soviet tanks, both in quality and quantity. The U.S. would need to improve if they were going to contest the Communist forces to the north.

The result of the U.S.’s tank-related soul-searching was the M60 Patton ...