However, it compensates for that with its reasonable amount of maneuverability and great traverse, at 50 degrees per second. In addition, the M48A5 is also a very large tank, even larger than the T110E5 heavy tank. It is also slightly slower than its predecessor, due to its heavier weight and weaker engine. While it is a clear improvement in firepower over the M46 Patton, the M48A5 will face opponents with equal or even superior survivability. The 105mm M68 is an extremely versatile weapon, with high penetration, damage, and rate-of-fire. Its armor is stronger than most mediums of its tiers and will deflect a surprising amount of shots from its peers if hull down. It possesses a smooth, egg-shaped hull and a curved turret with decent frontal thickness. The M48A5 Patton is another example of a jack-of-all-trades/master-of-none tank like its predecessors. Apart from armor protection, the 2,570 upgraded vehicles were practically indistinguishable from the M60 that featured the same armament and engine. The modification featured a new engine, armament, and fire control system.
The M48A5 Patton is an American tier 10 medium tank.Ī modification of the M48 tank of 1970, developed to modernize the remaining M48 tanks in service up to the M60 tank's level.