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 allies, both …

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.

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 that …

The M47 was the U.S. Army's and Marine Corps' primary tank, intended to replace the M26 Pershing and M46 Patton medium tanks. The M47 was widely used by U.S. Cold War allies, both SEATO and...

Dec 6, 2007 · The M47 was essentially an M46 fitted with the narrow turret from the T42 tank prototype. The front hull had a sharper slope, however, and the rotoclone blower placed between the drivers on …

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.

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 Marine Corps …

The M47 tank was the U.S. armed forces' first all new tank after World War II. Designed for offensive combat operations, it provided mobile firepower and crew protection for the four man crew.

May 21, 2025 · The Tank Museum has successfully raised the £50,000 needed to restore its Cold War-era M47 Patton, thanks to its dedicated supporters.