M48 Tank
In 1953 the first of the M-48 variants was placed into service in the United States to solve the reliability and performance of the M-47. Serving with distinction in Korea and Vietnam, the M-48A and its later versions were exported to almost two dozen countries, many of which still use the M-48 as their main battle tank. Currently the M-48 system tank is not used in the United States, but remains an important part of the arsenals of other countries
The M-48 was in South Korean service in several models, including the M48A5K, M48A5, M48A3K, and the M48A2C. Between 1976 and 1985 Hyundai retrofited the old-fashioned M48 tank to a new M48A3K and M48A5K improved in mobility/firing capability/protection level, which led to outstanding leaps in Korean defence forces. It is anticipated that additional countries will embark on M-48 modernization programs such as the Korean operation. The ROK version feature side armor skirts and fire control night vision targeting system.
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