Video games like World of Tanks and War Thunder have generated a huge amount of interest in historical military vehicles, particularly amongst young people. Much like the similar M60, the M48 is a perfect example, being fast with a powerful gun, it makes for a great virtual tank to drive around in. Much like the similar M60, the M48 is a popular subject for scale model kits, and the LoW series caters perfectly to the needs of modelers and hobby retailers. Much like the similar M60, the M48 is relatively common and frequently found on display making it an easily accessible and relatable vehicle for a large number of people. The M48 has an extensive combat history featuring in major wars like Vietnam, the Six Day War, the Indo-Pakistani wars, and the Iran-Iraq war. M48s remain in active military service today in large numbers.