Like the M1 Abrams main battle tank (MBT) and the Apache family of helicopters, the U.S.-made M60 tank proved that upgrades ...

The M60's design principles, including the M1 Abrams, influenced subsequent tank development. Its emphasis on firepower, protection, and mobility set a standard for future main battle tanks. ...

or the main battle tank. In 1961, the United States unveiled the M60, its first main battle tank. With a 750 bhp engine, 10-inch armor, and a 105mm gun, the tank was so good it remained in service ...