탱크 M48 패튼 | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 미국 |
| 형식 | 중형 전차 |
| 서비스 중 | 1953-1990년대 |
M48 패튼은 미국에서 설계된 주요 전투 탱크 (MBT)였다. 제2차 세계대전 당시 미 제3군 사령관이자 전투에서 탱크를 사용하는 최초의 미국 지지자 중 한 명인 조지 S. 패튼 장군의 이름을 따서 공식적으로 명명된 세 번째 전차였다. 그것은 M47 패튼 탱크의 추가 개발이었다. M48 패튼은 M60으로 대체될 때까지 미국 복무 중이었으며 베트남 전쟁 당시 미 육군과 해병대의 주요 전투 탱크로 복무했다. 그것은 널리 미국 냉전 동맹국, 특히 다른 NATO 국가에 의해 사용되었다.
소스: M48 패튼 온 위키백과
| M48 Patton | |
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 30 |
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잠깐, 당신을 위해 탱크 M48 패튼을 검색 ...
| Norwegian M48A5 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 에릭 토프 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 66 |
| M48 Patton Medium Tank Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 빌 말로니 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 12 |
M48 Patton Medium Tank 02
M48 Patton Medium Tank 01
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| M48A3 Patton Tank Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Bill Maloney |
| 로컬라이제이션 | 패튼 박물관 |
| 사진 | 18 |
M48A3 Patton 02
M48A3 Patton 01
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참고 항목:
| M48A2C Patton 48 Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Vladimir Yakubov |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 116 |
| M48 Patton Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 15 |
잠깐, 당신을 위해 탱크 패튼을 검색 ...
| M48 Patton Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 31 |
| M48A2C Walk Around | |
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| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 53 |
| M48A2 AVLB (Belgium) Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 45 |
The Quintessential Cold War Warrior
Tthe M48 패튼 represented a massive leap in tank design, moving away from the WWII-era construction of the M46 and M47. Introduced in the early 1950s, it featured a revolutionary hemispherical “turtle-back” turret and a fully cast hull, designed to deflect the high-velocity kinetic shells of the Soviet Union. While it was initially plagued by engine reliability and limited range, the later diesel-powered M48A3 became the face of American armor during the Vietnam War. It was the last U.S. tank to mount a 90mm main gun before the transition to the 105mm “Super Patton” (M60).
| Attribute | Technical Specification (M48A3) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Medium Tank / Main Battle Tank |
| 승무원 | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader, Driver) |
| 엔진 | Continental AVDS-1790-2A V12 air-cooled diesel (750 hp) |
| 최대 속도 | 48 km/h (30 mph) |
| 주무장 | 90 mm M41 Rifled Gun (62 rounds) |
| 보조 무장 | 1 × .50 cal M2HB in cupola; 1 × .30 cal M60 coaxial |
| 갑옷 | 110 mm front hull; 178 mm turret face |
| 작동 범위 | 463 km (288 miles) with diesel engine |
Design Engineering: Casting the Future
- The Hemispherical Turret: The M48 moved away from flat, welded plates to a one-piece cast turret. The rounded shape ensured that incoming rounds were more likely to strike at an extreme angle, causing them to ricochet rather than penetrate.
- The M19 Commander’s Cupola: One of the most distinctive (and controversial) features was the massive M19 cupola. It allowed the commander to operate a .50 caliber machine gun from 내부 the safety of the tank, though it made the tank’s silhouette much taller and easier to spot.
- Gas to Diesel: Early Pattons used gasoline engines that were notoriously thirsty and prone to catching fire if hit. The M48A3 upgrade introduced the AVDS-1790 diesel engine, which doubled the tank’s range and significantly improved crew survivability.
- Optical Rangefinder: The M48 was equipped with a stereoscopic coincidence rangefinder. The gunner would look through “eyebrows” on the side of the turret to align two images of the target, automatically calculating the distance for the main gun—a precursor to modern fire-control computers.
Operational History: From Iron Curtain to Jungle
- Vietnam Jungle Fighter: In Vietnam, the Patton was rarely used in tank-on-tank duels. Instead, it was an “infantry’s best friend,” using 90mm “beehive” rounds (filled with thousands of tiny darts) and high-explosive shells to clear bunkers and dense foliage.
- The Battle of Asal Uttar: In 1965, during the Indo-Pakistani War, Pakistani M48s faced Indian Centurions. While the Patton was more technologically advanced, the Indian crews’ superior tactics led to a decisive victory, creating what became known as the “Patton Nagar” (Patton Graveyard).
- Six-Day War: Israeli M48s (known as 마가흐) performed brilliantly in the Sinai, proving that when handled by highly trained crews, the Patton’s 90mm gun and excellent optics could dominate Soviet-made T-54/55 tanks.
- The 105mm Upgrade: Eventually, most M48s were up-gunned with the British-designed 105mm L7 (the M68) to stay relevant against newer Soviet armor, resulting in the M48A5 variant which served in National Guard units until the 1980s.
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