Protection
59%Firepower
81%Shot Effectiveness
86%Maneuverability
63%Weight (t) | 46.20 |
Hit Points | 1900 |
Engine Power (hp) | 830 |
Speed Limit (km/h) | 50 |
Standard Shell Penetration (mm) | 217 - 293 |
Standard Shell Damage | 263 - 438 |
Rate of Fire (rounds/min) | 8.5 |
A deep modernization of the M48 tank. Development of the prototype was started in 1957, and in 1959 the order for production of the first tank was placed with Chrysler. A total of 15,000 vehicles of four modifications were manufactured.