M60A3 Patton
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Chrysler Defense / General Dynamics
First Deployed: 1978
Overview
The M60A3 Patton serves as Ecuador's main battle tank alongside older AMX-13 light tanks. Acquired from surplus US stocks, the M60A3 features a laser rangefinder fire control system, stabilized 105mm main gun, and thermal imaging gunner's sight that were state-of-the-art in their era. While obsolete by modern standards, the M60A3 provides Ecuador with a credible armored deterrent against regional threats.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| armor | Steel homogeneous + supplemental side armor |
| range | 480 km |
| width | 3.63 m |
| engine | Continental AVDS-1790-2C 750 hp diesel |
| length | 9.44 m (gun forward) |
| weight | 54,432 kg |
| main_gun | 105mm M68A1 rifled gun |
| max_speed | 48 km/h |
| secondary_weapons | 7.62mm M240 coaxial MG, 12.7mm M85 commander MG |
Operators
- Brazil
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Israel
- Jordan
- Oman
- Portugal
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Tunisia
- Türkiye
- USA
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