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The A1 and A2 versions both fought in Vietnam.

The M60 is a big, tall tank with a rounded turret and heavy armor for its time. The M60A3 was designed in 1956 and entered service in 1960. It is in Edgefield in Edgefield County South Carolina This historical marker was erected in 1996 by The Town of Edgefield. The A3 version has improved night sights, laser rather than stereoscopic rangefinder, a ballistic computer, full stabilization, reactive armor boxes plating the turret front and side, and defensive smoke systems., Weight: 52 Tons Crew: 4 Engine: 750 HP Diesel, Max Road Speed: 48 kph Main Gun: 105MM, Ammunition: 63 Rounds Production ended in 1987., This tank was acquired by the town of Edgefield through the help of Headquarters, 122D Engineer Battalion (Combat) and the South Carolina Army National Guard. , The M60A3 was designed in 1956 and entered service in 1960.