The M47 was the U.S. Army's and Marine Corps' primary tank, intended to replace the M26 Pershing and M46 Patton medium tanks. [note 1] The M47 was widely used by U.S. Cold War …

Jun 27, 2024 · M47 production ran from July 1951 until November 1953 and 8,576 were built by American Locomotive Company and the Detroit Tank Arsenal. The Americans had assumed …

Jordan used its 49 M47 Pattons during the assault against Israel ("Operation Khaled") with the planned captured of Motza and Sha'alvim along the strategic Jerusalem corridor.

Aug 23, 2020 · The M47 Patton was designed in 1949 by the United States’ military (Detroit Arsenal, US Army, Corps of Engineers, and Corps of Ordnance) to replace the aging US tank …

Dec 11, 2018 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the M47 (Patton II) Medium Tank Tracked Combat Vehicle including pictures.

Third Army during World War II and one of the earliest American advocates for the use of tanks in battle. It was a further development of the M46 Patton tank. The M47 was the U.S. Army and …

Feb 22, 2025 · Discover 30 fascinating facts about the M47 Patton, a key American tank from the Cold War era, known for its powerful design and historical significance.

The M47 was only in US service for a short time, being replaced by the M48, but it served an important part in the NATO tank force as large numbers were given to allies in military …

May 25, 2025 · The M47 was an 1951 improvement on the slightly earlier M46 Patton, sporting an updated turret providing improved protection and firepower. The M47 had a short career as the …

Jan 13, 2025 · This tank is equipped with a 90 millimeter gun with fume extractor, optical range finder and ballistic computer. This was an interim measure for the M48 tank. The M47 was …