Hi Jeff! Hi Folks!
- SFC_Jeff_Button
As I am still ever learning about armor in general, what exactly does "RISE /Passive" stand for?
Those are the names of a number of upgrade programs the M60 had.
RISE: 1974 progam - Reliability Improvement of selected equipment.
Engine upgraded from the AVDS-1750-2D to the AVDS-1790-2C
300 amp electrical system replaced with a oil-cooled 650 amp altenator
regulator upgarded with a solid state type
quick disconnect wiring harness mated to the power pack
Rise/Passive: 1977 program - The orignal gunner's IR sights and the driver's IR driving scope were replace with passive or thermal sights/scopes.
Deep water fording system added.
Chin fillets added
Turret ring thickness increased
Hydraulic fluid replaced with a type having a higher flash point.
Items 3, 4, and 5 are leasons learned from the 1973 Middle East shoot out.
There is also another upgrade prior to both of the above.
AOS: 1971 program - Add-On Stabilizer
A stabilizer system installed on the main gun.
Side loading air filters boxes replaced with top loading filter boxes.
The chevron type track replaced with the T-142 octagonal track pad type.
In 1978, the Army started a fourth upgrade program, but this time they redesignated those vehicles as the M60A3.
OK, all you old tankers, did this old Scout get all of that right?
Sgt, Scouts Out!