Post by Keith Heitmann on Oct 22, 2003 7:27:57 GMT -5
Instead of the stereoscopic range-finder of its predecessor, the M 60 A3 was equipped with a laser range-finder and an M 21 computerised fire control system together with thermal imaging aiming and tracking equipment. In addition it had a weapon stabilisation system and a cross-wind sensor. The M68 105 mm cannon was equipped with a thermal sleeve, it now had a 7.62 mm M 240 acting as coaxial MG. The commander's cupola with 360ΓΈ traverse and 12.7 mm Fla-MG was taken over unchanged. In action, 63 x 105 mm cartridges, 900 x 12.7 mm cartridges and 6,000 x 7.62 mm cartridges were carried in the vehicle. An automatic halon fire extinguisher system and smoke projectile system consisting of six dischargers on each side of the turret, made up the equipment of these vehicles, which remained in service with the US army into the nineties. The M 60 A3 was last used at the OPFOR Academy in Combat Maneuver Training Center at Hohenfeld as a demonstration vehicle.
Model-details:
- Authentic reproduction of finest surface details
- Traversing turret
- Traversing commandant's cupola with opening hatch
- Injection moulded tracks in segments
- Separate mesh basket for turret
- Imitation tow rope made of yarn
Colors: 9 17 78 84 91
Model details
Scale 1:35
Release date 01/2003
No. of parts 511
Length 329 mm
Skill Level 5
Original details
Type description American battle tank
Year/Period 1960
Origin USA
Engine capacity 530 kW
Speed 48 km/h