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Alternate History M60A2-70 Patton Starship Refit

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Alternate what if? tank based on the M60A2 Patton had it been successful. With the success of the 152 mm (6.0 in) M162 Gun/Launcher, the M60A2 continues a long service life, later being upgraded with the XM150E5 which can now fire armor-piercing sabots in addition to its compliment of HEAT, HE and guided missile rounds. Additional armor has been installed in the turret face to protect the enlarged gun, and the weak commander's turret has been removed and replaced with a remote weapon station armed with either a Browning .50cal machine gun, or a 20mm RH202 autocannon. 

For added infantry protection, two additional .50cal machine guns have been added, one coaxial and one for the loader.

Based on the M60A2 and the MBT-70. Made this because I love the Patton, but couldn't get the turret right. Also wanted to show off my new and improved Patton hull which I may never use again. 

Fun fact: at no point during its service was the M60A2 actually referred to as the Starship. the nickname came long afterwards. 
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This is honestly the coolest looking M60A2 ever, and the M60A2 is my favorite version of the older gen M60s.