Among the European NATO members, Turkey stands as the top tank power ... older American first and second-generation tanks: the M48 and M60 Patton, both armed with 105-mm guns.

Among the European NATO members, Turkey is the top tank power ... including old American first- and second-generation tanks—the M48 and M60 Patton—armed with 105 mm guns.

M48 Tank: Carrying On the Patton Legacy: The M48 was indeed America’s first generation of tanks to fit the MBT concept, but actually, was the third tank to bear the ...

The M48 Patton tank, which is owned by US Army Central (USARCENT), was transported from Shaw Air Force Base to Fort Knox's Logistic Readiness Center for a preservation project in late September.