Old Bethpage in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M60 MBT
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 26, 2025
1. M60 MBT Marker
The M60 is an American main battle tank (MBT) introduced during the height of the Cold War to confront Soviet tank forces in the event of an armed conflict. Developed from the earlier M48 Patton tank (also on display at this museum), some 15,000 M60s were built in the U.S. by the Chrysler Corporation.
Despite its Cold War origins, it first saw combat in Israel during the 1973 Yom Kippur War, where it performed well against comparable enemy tanks, such as the Soviet Unions T-62. American Marines also used the M60 in 1983 during Operation Urgent Fury, supporting an amphibious assault onto the island of Grenada. Americas largest deployment of M60s was in the 1991 Gulf War, where the Marines used them to deadly effect against the more advanced Soviet T-72 tanks.
The United States retired the M60 after Operation Desert Storm, replacing them with the far more capable Abrams tanks. Today, many upgraded M60 tanks still serve in frontline service with a number of foreign countries, ensuring that they remain a threat on the modern battlefield.
The M60 is capable of 30 mph on the open road, and 12 mph cross-country. It can travel up to 300 miles before having to be refueled.
Erected by The Museum of American Armor.
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Location. 40° 46.543′ N, 73° 26.768′ W. Marker is in Old Bethpage, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from Round Swamp Road north of Locust Road, on the right when traveling north. Located within at the Museum of American Armor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage NY 11804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: T-72 Main Battle Tank (here, next to this marker); The U.S. M1 155mm Gun (here, next to this marker); M42B1 Sherman Flamethrower (a few steps from this marker); BA-64 Armored Scout Car (a few steps from this marker); M47 Patton Tank (a few steps from this marker); The Higgins Boat (a few steps from this marker); Long Island During the Cold War (within shouting distance of this marker); M110 Howitzer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Bethpage.
Also see . . .
1. M60 tank (Wikipedia).
The M60 tank series became the American primary main(Submitted on November 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)battle tank during the Cold War, reaching a production total of 15,000 M60s. Hull production ended in 1983, but 5,400 older models were converted to the M60A3 variant ending in 1990.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 26, 20252. M60 MBT MarkerThis marker is left-most of three adjacent markers identifying tanks in front of the Museum of American Armor.
2. The Museum of American Armor. (Submitted on November 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 26, 2025
3. Museum of American Armor
The tank display in front of the Museum of American Armor. A large collection of armored vehicles may be found inside.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
