M47 Patton is an American tank, the second tank to be named after General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. Third Army during World War II and one of the earliest American advocates of tanks in battle. SSP - Selected Subjects Program. Kit features detailed exterior, engine deck with details, opening engine covers, rotatable turret and separate turret hatches, multi-part road wheels, vinyl track lengths and (5) figures - decals for (1) vehicle.