The M46 Patton was a derivative of the M26 Pershing, being first developed in 1946. The M46 mounted a new engine and transmission with some improvements to the gun, fire control and suspension. Otherwise, the M46 was very similar to the M26.
The M46 mounted a M3A1 90mm gun and was protected by 100mm of armour on the glacis and turret front.
The gaudily painted tiger and dragon faces were meant to frighten 'superstitious' Chinese troops during the Korean War.
Tank Museum, Bovington: July 2006
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