M48 Patton In mid-1952 a new medium tank, the M48, also named the Patton, was introduced. With an improved fire control system, it was proclaimed to be capable of more first round hits than any other American tank yet built. Weighing 45 to 50 tons and armed with a high-velocity 90-mm. gun, the new medium had a crew of four-one less than its preceding model. Developed from the M47 "General Patton" tank, the M48 was the mainstay of the US Army and Marines in Vietnam. Some 11,703 M48s were built between 1952 and 1959. Originally they had 90mm guns, but upon moficiation to the M48A5 standard they were given the British 105mm. The M48 was withdrawn from American service in favor of the M60, a further development of the M48, but the M48 Patton remains in service in a number of armies around the world. 

M60A3 Patton Tank Thermal Sight (TTS)

The M60A3 with Tank Thermal Sight (TTS), incorporates hybrid solid-state ballistic computer, laser rangefinder, and turret stabilization system. The tank combat full-tracked, 105mm gun M60A3 (TTS) is an improved version of its predecessor, with the addition of an improved fire control system, thermal sight device, top loading air filters, and a laser range finder. The tank combat full-tracked, 105mm gun (TTS), (M60A3), has the capability to engage the full spectrum of enemy ground targets with a variety of accurate, point and area fire weapons, incorporated with a shoot-on-the-move capability. 

The F-4N upgrade program began in 1970, in response to Navy concerns about the condition of the F-4B aircraft, which by that time were over a decade old and rather the worse for wear. Eventually, 228 Navy F-4Bs weere refurbished to the F-4N standard under the so-called Bee Line program. These aircraft were stripped, inspected, and completely rebuilt using new parts. The F-4N retained the thin wings, tires, main radar, and the undernose infrared search and track detector of the F-4B. The F-4B's J79-GE-8 engines were retained, though with added smoke abatment equipment. Modifications included structural upgrades to extend the fatigue life, along with a complete rewiring under which the electrical system was also upgraded. The F-4N was fitted with the slotted stabilator used on the F-4J, and their inboard leading-edge flaps were locked shut. The F-4N was fitted with Sanders AN/ALQ-126 or -126B electronic countermeasures set. The set's long antenna fairings mounted on the upper air intakes distinguish the F-4N from F-4B. The first F-4N flew on 04 June 1972, and the first rebuilt F-4N entered service in February 1973. 

The AV-8B V/STOL strike aircraft was designed to replace the AV-8A and the A-4M light attack aircraft. The Marine Corps requirement for a V/STOL light attack force has been well documented since the late 1950's. Combining tactical mobility, responsiveness, reduced operating cost and basing flexibility, both afloat and ashore, V/STOL aircraft are particularly well-suited to the special combat and expeditionary requirements of the Marine Corps. The AV-8BII+ features the APG-65 Radar common to the F/A-18, as well as all previous systems and features common to the AV-8BII.

The AV-8B Harrier is a single-seat, light attack aircraft that provides offensive air support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). By virtue of its Vertical/Short Take-Off or Landing (V/STOL) capability, the AV-8B can operate from a variety of amphibious ships, rapidly constructed expeditionary airfields, forward sites (e.g., roads), and damaged conventional airfields. This makes the aircraft particularly well-suited for providing dedicated close air support.

The mission of the VMA STOVL squadron is to attack and destroy surface and air targets, to escort helicopters, and to conduct other such air operations as may be directed. Specific tasks of the AV-8B HARRIER II include:

• Conduct close air support using conventional and specific weapons.
• Conduct deep air support, to include armed reconnaissance and air interdiction, using conventional and specific weapons.
• Conduct offensive and defensive antiair warfare. This includes combat air patrol, armed escort missions, and offensive missions against enemy ground-to-air defenses, all within the capabilities of the aircraft.
• Be able to operate and deliver ordnance at night and to operate under instrument flight conditions.
• Be able to deploy for extended operations employing aerial refueling.
• Be able to deploy to and operate from carriers and other suitable seagoing platforms, advanced bases, expeditionary airfields, and remote tactical landing sites.