Hi guys,

Please look at this link !

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BEeVsYDNtB4/TdFC8lt46-I/AAAAAAAACO0/OUVQHleI-zY/s1600/M48%2BPatton%2BTank%2BWallpapers%2B%25282%2529.jpg

Artistic freedom or is this realy a M48A1 in Merdc colors ?
Extra tension wheel, different backside !!!!!
If so, does anyone know where this photo was taken ?
Or to what unit this tank belonged ?

Gé

I'm no expert on post war U.S. armor but isn't that a M-47 ?

Nope, it's a M48. Regarding the MERDEC I'd say it's just a museum paint job but perhaps someone can prove me wrong.

/E

I have a vague recollection that the M47/early M48a0 had the extra idler behind the rear roadwheel, someone correct me?


I can't tell if the rear deck is petrol or diesel, but there isn't a rear extension to the rear plate.

Turret is M48a3/a5?
May be a Franken-jobbie?

Hi guys,

I found out that this picture was taken at the Fort Snelling museum.
I think it's a M48a1 because there is NO increased engine-deck instead you will see the exhaust deflector under the stowage baskett !!

Gé

I am no tank expert, but I am going to throw out there that this has to be an A-3 or better. I THINK that the commanders cupola and the two round things top middle of the sides of the turret are for gyrostabilization of the gun. I didnt think the M-48 had gyrostabilization.... anyone support or dispute this?

The exhaust deflector and small idler say M48A nothing. Probably the museum's paint job, but these could have been in the Guard long enough to see MERDC?

G

Guys,
IIRC, the NJNG reverted to M48A1's in the 1970's after turning in their M48A3's. This was during the conversion of the A3's to A5 standards (they later fielded A5's in the late 80's-early 90's). This could be one of those tanks from another state's NG?
Regards,
Georg