M103

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Chrysler
Entered service: 1957
Produced: 1953–1954
Units produced: 300
Status: Retired
Crew: 5

Overview

M103 is a tank from the United States, made by Chrysler. It entered service in 1957; it was produced from 1953 to 1954; 300 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 120 mm. It is used or was used by the United States.

Armament

Main armament: (4.7 in ) 120 mm gun M58 L/60, 34 rounds
Caliber: 120 mm
Secondary armament: 2×.30-cal (7.62 mm) M1919A4E1 machine gun (co-axial) 1×.50-cal (12.7 mm) M2 AA machine gun

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 59 t
Length: 11.33 m
Width: 3.71 m
Height: 3.20 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: (M103A1) Continental AV1790 12-cylinder air-cooled gasoline810 hp (604 kW) (M103A2) Continental AVDS-1790-2…
Power: 560 kW
Road speed: 34 km/h
Operational range: 130 km
Fuel capacity: 1,059.8 l
Suspension: torsion bar
Armour: 127 mm (5 in) @ 60 degrees254 mm LoS (10 in)

Variants

M103A1M103A2

Weapons and ammunition on board

Browning M1919 M1919A6 M2 Browning .30-06 Springfield .50 BMG

Users & conflicts

Operators

United States

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): M103 (танк), Wikipedia
Wikipedia: M103 heavy tank, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.