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MBT-70
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MBT-70

Tanks · United States · 1963
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MBT-70

MBT-70
MBT-70 Photo: Suit · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Protection
50
Mobility
40
Technology
70
Reliability
30
Crew Survivability
40
Operational Range
50
Logistics
20
Historical Performance
20
Strategic Impact
10
Origin United States
CategoryTanks
EraCold War
In service1963–1971
Operators2 countries
Quantity14
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
44
Tanks MASS Rating
70/89
Cold War
235/563
All-Time
Tanks · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Protection
50
Mobility
40
Technology
70
Reliability
30
Crew Survivability
40
Operational Range
50
Logistics
20
Historical Performance
20
Strategic Impact
10
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
MBT-70
Category
Production
1963–1971
Quantity
14
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TANKS · COLD WAR
70
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
30
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
44
tanks category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
◈Firepower6MOD.6
▣Protection2MOD.2
◇Mobility7MOD.7
  • Engine Power1,470 hp
  • Power-to-Weight Ratio29.2 hp/t
  • Fuel TypeDiesel
  • Transmission TypeHydromechanical
  • Suspension TypeHydropneumatic
  • Max Road Speed68.7 km/h
  • Operational Range (Road)644 km
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (Hull)9.1 m
  • Width3.51 m
  • Height1.99 m
⬢Amphibious & Special1MOD.1
▲Production & Service3MOD.3
  • Total Production Units14
  • Years in Production8 year
  • Notable Variants Count4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1971Production ended
63
years in service
8
years in production
14
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE14terms
Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot: a type of kinetic energy penetrator ammunition.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
Automated loading system for tank guns, reducing crew workload.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Hydromechanical transmission combines hydraulic fluid power with mechanical gear components to transmit engine power to a tank's tracks.
Hydropneumatic suspension employs hydraulic fluid and compressed gas in sealed chambers to provide variable damping and ride height, allowing tanks to adjust ground clearance and improve cross‑country mobility.
Optical device that uses laser pulses to measure the distance to a target with high precision.
A main battle tank is a heavily armored vehicle with a large caliber gun, used for front-line combat.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for tank crews.
Enhanced low-light visibility through specialized optics or sensors.
A smoothbore gun is a firearm with an unrifled barrel, allowing projectiles to travel without spin; it is commonly used in modern tank main guns for firing fin‑stabilized ammunition.
Armour with gaps to increase effectiveness against anti-tank projectiles.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices mounted on a tank's gunner station that detect heat emitted by objects, enabling target identification and aiming in low‑visibility conditions.
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