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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

T54E2 120



During the development of the XM60, which would go on to become the M60, various weapons were considered for use. One of these was the 120 mm T123E6, a lighter version of the T123E1 that had been developed for the T95E6 medium tank. This weapon was experimentally mounted inside a T54E2 turret on a T48A2 chassis. Ultimately, this version was not selected.

This tank actually exists in the game files already as the "M48A2/T54E2/T123E6". But frankly, that name is a mouthful. I think "T54E2 120" is a more succinct way to shorten it, as this tank is functionally just a T54E2 with a 120 mm gun.

Guns: 120 mm Gun T123E6

Engines: Continental AV-1790-8 (825 hp)

Turrets (Turret Armor (mm)): T54E2 (102/89/64)

Suspensions/Alternate Hulls, Total Weight (metric tons): T48A2 for T54E2 (49.44)

Hull Armor (mm): 110/76/35

Top Speed: 48 km/h

Crew: 4 (Driver; Gunner; Loader/Radio; Commander)



See Also: T54E2

Sources:

Hunnicutt, R. P. Patton, 2015

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