Evolution of M48 Patton Tank (1952–1987)

The M48 Patton was rushed into service early in the Cold War to counter the Soviet T54/55 and went on to become the U.S.’s main battle tank in the Vietnam War. The M48 Patton series of tanks served the U.S. military from 1952 - 1987 and is still in service today in foreign militaries. This video views the development of the Patton T48, M48, M48A1, M48A2, M48A2C, M48A3, and M48A5 variants.