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M48 Series
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Platform Sustainment & Spare Parts Overview — M48 Patton (M48A5T1 / M48A5T2) Main Battle Tank
AB Defence provides comprehensive lifecycle sustainment, subsystem overhaul kits, and NSN-verified spare parts for the M48 Patton (M48A5T1 / M48A5T2) Main Battle Tank. Our engineering-driven supply chain covers powertrain, driveline, suspension, hydraulics, and mission electronics to maximize operational readiness across active military fleets.
Technical Baseline & Architecture
- Engine & Powerpack:
- Continental AVDS-1790-2 / AVDS-1790-2C / 2D V12 Twin-Turbo Air-Cooled Diesel (750 HP)
- Transmission & Driveline:
- Allison CD-850-6A Cross-Drive Hydromechanical Transmission
- Primary Systems & Configuration:
- 105 mm M68 Rifled Main Gun, Thermal Sight & Ballistic Fire Control System
- Suspension & Running Gear:
- Torsion bar suspension, 6 dual road wheels per side, hydraulic shock absorbers, T97E2 / T142 steel track assemblies & drive sprockets
- Supply Standard:
- Genuine OEM & NATO Stock Number (NSN) Traceable Components
Powerpack, Engine & Transmission Support & Suspension, Running Gear & Braking Systems
AVDS-1790 cylinder assemblies, turbochargers, fuel injection pumps, air-cooling axial blowers, and oil cooler cores
Allison CD-850-6A steering/braking clutch packs, torque converters, planetary gear sets, and high-pressure hydraulic seals
Torsion bars, road wheel arms, hub bearings, track shoes, track pins, end connectors, and sprocket rings
Cadillac Gage turret traverse/elevation hydraulic pumps, accumulator valves, slip rings, and 24V military electrical harnesses
NSN-Verified Sourcing & Fleet Readiness with AB Defence
AB Defence supplies genuine OEM and NATO Stock Number (NSN) verified spare parts with full batch traceability, export compliance, and technical documentation for military maintenance commands.
Verified NSN & OEM Spare Parts in Stock
Below is a representative selection of NATO-codified (NSN) and OEM spare parts stocked by AB Defence for this platform. View the full category catalog or click any component for complete cross-reference specifications:
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