The latest version of the Patton was the M60A3 variant that entered service in 1978 two years prior to the introduction of the M1 Abrams that replaced it over a ten year period (Some M48A5 models also served alongside them both as well into the 80s).
The latest version of the Patton was the M60A3 variant. This M60A3 variant entered service in 1978 two years prior to the introduction of the M1 Abrams (Some M48A5 models also served alongside them both as well into the 80s). This M1 Abrams replaced it over a ten year period.