Summary and What You Need to Know About This Legendary Tank: The M60 Patton main battle tank, a Cold War icon known for its longevity and adaptability, continues to prove its worth decades after ...

The result of the U.S.’s tank-related soul-searching was the M60 Patton – a tank that was designed in a torrential rush without being subjected to standard testing protocols.

Development of the tank that became known as the M60 began in 1959, with at least 15,000 produced since then. The M60 was based on the M48 Patton, and the new design yielded many improvements in ...

Cue the M60 — a significant redesign of the lighter-duty M48 tank — nicknamed the Patton. The M60 was a staple of the U.S. military for decades and is still in use around the globe.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Military veterans in Hegewisch are dedicating an M60 tank this weekend - and it's been a long time in coming to the Far South Side neighborhood, reports WBBM's Steve Miller.