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T43
M103 prototype, one example built.
1) Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, USA
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1312
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Pilot #1 (source: D. Moriarty).
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Ladder on right turret side.
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M103
The production run of 300 T43E1 heavy tanks (later standardised as the M103) was completed by Chrysler at the Newark, Delaware plant during 1953 and 1954.
2) Maryland Boulevard, Aberdeen Proving Ground, USA
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735
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USA registration number “9130973”.
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M103A1
The main changes in the T43E2 (later M103A1) were confined primarily to the turret and fire control system. The turret was now fitted with a basket and the gunner was relocated to the right front alongside the cannon (source: Hunnicutt). The distinguishing feature was the new gunner's periscope in the front right turret roof. It is not known which facility conducted the upgrades.
3) Fort Polk Military Museum, Leesville, USA
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1386
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117
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233132 (USMC)
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M103A2
The most important change in the M103A2 was the installation of the Continental AVDS-1790-2A diesel engine. Operating with the CD-850-6 cross drive transmission, the new engine increased the cruising range of the tank from about 80 to approximately 300 miles. (source: Hunnicutt). Distinguishing features were the raised engine deck, and the replacement of the long travel lock attached to the hull rear to a short one attached at the centre of the engine deck.
4) Lewis Army Museum, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, USA
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1401
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168: “168” stamped into front towing lug. “68” visible stamped into left side of upper and lower engine decks.
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5) Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, Camp Shelby, USA
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1368
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Painted in a three colour camouflage scheme.
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6) Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, USA
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1278
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“USMC 233097” painted on side stowage boxes.
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“A12” painted on turret sides. Red diamond painted on glacis.
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7) Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, USA
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1279
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“666” (source: D. Moriarty).
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“USMC 233150” painted on side stowage boxes.
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“A11” painted on turret sides. Yellow square painted on glacis.
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8) Fort Polk Military Museum, Leesville, USA
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1387
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233091
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9) The Tank Museum - Public Areas, Bovington, Britain
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2045
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USMC registration painted on side stowage boxes.
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“A12” painted on right turret side. Red diamond painted on glacis.
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