Assessing the M60 against its contemporaries

What does the panel think of the M60 tank?

It is judged a solid, comparatively balanced vehicle, especially in A3 form, though some participants prefer British alternatives.

The comparison characterises Leopard 1 as prioritising mobility and Chieftain as prioritising protection. The M60 is assessed as occupying a less distinctive middle position. A working Chieftain or late Centurion is preferred by one participant, while the M60A3 receives a favourable practical judgment. Turkish and Israeli use is discussed from memory, so the exchange should not be read as a verified current operator inventory.