![]() The hull of this vehicle is a one piece steel casting and is divided into two compartments, the crew in the front, and the engine at the rear. Power is transmitted to a final drive through a cross drive transmission, which is a combined transmission, differential, steering, and braking unit. air cooled diesel engine powers the vehicle. The improved design provided an increased operational range and mobility, requiried a minimum of refueling and servicing, and incorporated an improved main armament. On 16 March 1959 this hybrid was type classified as the M60MBT, designed as an interim vehicle. The reliable M48 chassis was outfitted with a ballistically improved turret, a British 105mm cannon, and a new V-12 air cooled diesel engine was installed. ![]() In an attempt to overcome this prohibition, the Army developed a low risk, interim solution until develop-ment of the new MBT. The Bureau of the Budget prohibited M48 funding after the end of fiscal year (FY) 1959. The M60 series tank succeeded the M47 and M48 Series. ![]()
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