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- C_ShermanThere was virtually no difference in the externally visible parts of the cupola or the M85 MG between the M60A1 and M60A3.
The sights were different because some A3s had thermal sights for the TC, but the mount and MG itself were unchanged. I also recall a few small changes in the layout of the cupola (can't remember if the ammo feed tray was shorter or not), but overall it was similar enough that no real additional training was required for 'convert' crews.
I'll see if I have any good shots of the external gun mount, if you need them.
C
- Sabot- C_ShermanThere was virtually no difference in the externally visible parts of the cupola or the M85 MG between the M60A1 and M60A3.
The sights were different because some A3s had thermal sights for the TC, but the mount and MG itself were unchanged. I also recall a few small changes in the layout of the cupola (can't remember if the ammo feed tray was shorter or not), but overall it was similar enough that no real additional training was required for 'convert' crews.
I'll see if I have any good shots of the external gun mount, if you need them.
C
The cupola on the A3 I had used a passive night sight, not a thermal one. It worked great...until the gun was fired. Then it washed out your sight and was akin to having a high beam flashed into your eye.
I'm not aware of an A3 with a thermal sight for the cupola, but you could use the TTS to walk in the rounds.
While I was never on an A1, the M85 on my A3 was the same as the one I had on my CEV when I was in the Guard.
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