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Old December 23rd, 2009, 01:42 AM
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Default Re: S. Korea M48A3 with (range 18) CMG

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Originally Posted by thatguy96 View Post
The cupola on the M48A3 was found to be so cramped that at least in the US case, the commander's machine gun was often removed and mounted on top of the cupola. I would imagine that the South Koreans might have made similar modifications.

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However, the pictures I can find of M48A3Ks seem to generally show the gun fitted as intended.
So that's why the US tanks have the AAMG. , good info.

Other countries, those that didn't modify their vehicles, perhaps should use the factory stock cupola.
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