M-48

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • M-48: The designation for an American medium tank series, first introduced in the early 1950s and deployed to the Indochina battlefield in the early 1970s. It is characterized by its rounded turret and was a mainstay of U.S. and allied armored forces during the Cold War era.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Lực lượng này được trang bị xe tăng M-48. (This force was equipped with M-48 tanks.)
    • M-48 là một đối thủ đáng gờm trên chiến trường. (The M-48 was a formidable opponent on the battlefield.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in historical, military, and modeling contexts to refer specifically to this vehicle and its variants (e.g., M-48A1, M-48A3).
    • Cuốn sách phân tích kỹ thuật của dòng xe tăng M-48. (The book analyzes the technical specifications of the M-48 tank series.)
Variants and Related Words

  • M-48 Patton: The common full name, honoring General George S. Patton.

    • M-48 Patton đã tham chiến ở nhiều khu vực. (The M-48 Patton saw combat in many regions.)

  • Xe tăng M-48 (n): M-48 tank. This is the common compound term in Vietnamese.

    • Bảo tàng trưng bày một xe tăng M-48. (The museum displays an M-48 tank.)
Synonyms
  • Medium tank: The general classification for this type of armored vehicle.
  • Patton tank: A common name for the M-48 and related models.
Related Terminology
  • M-41 Walker Bulldog: Another American light tank used in the same period, often discussed alongside the M-48.
  • M-60 Patton: The successor main battle tank to the M-48 series.