(Solved) Does anyone know this M60 Tank variant?

[idk71447]

 

[isayyo2]

Original “A0” style turret, similar to the M48.

Not sure what the extra bits are…

 

[TomS]

The box at the top of the mast looks like a very early thermal imaging camera. That would be my guess.

 

[flateric]

Active protection tests from early 70s
Should check with Hunnicutt

 

[moin1900]

M60 testbed with decoy flare launcher.

 

[flateric]

Source: Patton: A History of the American Main Battle Tank by R.P. Hunnicutt p.345

 

[idk71447]

Source: Patton: A History of the American Main Battle Tank by R.P. Hunnicutt p.345

Thank you