Magach 6C

This page is about the Israeli medium tank Magach 6C. For other versions, see Magach (Family).

Magach 6C

Magach 6M

Gal Batash

Magach 6C

Magach 6M

Gal Batash

Israel

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.3	9.3	9.3

Class:

Medium tank

Research:94 000

Purchase:520 000

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Description

As Israel upgraded its relatively old fleet of M60 tanks, one of its many upgrades was the Magach 6C based on the M60A3, one of the latest variants of the M60 family. While previous versions of these tanks included Blazer ERA packages and relatively old fire control systems, the Magach 6C incorporated thermal imaging for the gunner as well as an improved engine similar to that used in the latest Sho't tanks. The tank used the Gal Batash fire control system, which employed first generation thermals. The tank also received minor modifications like more smoke launchers and a laser warning receiver that notified the tank crew members if an enemy was pointing at them with a laser, be that a laser range-finder or a laser-guided anti-tank missile.

The Magach 6C was introduced in Update "Drone Age". Like most tanks of its family, this vehicle lacks the mobility or the protection to be used consistently in the role of a flanker or a brawler. Compared to its predecessor, it features a much more capable ERA package with up to 400 mm of protection against tandem shaped-charge warheads like anti-tank guided missiles or HEAT projectiles. It is still relatively competitive thanks mainly to the improved fire control system with first generation thermals for the gunner. Unfortunately, the extra armour will not protect against APFSDS projectiles that are very common in enemy tanks around its rank. A good idea with this vehicle is using it passively in a support role aiding teammates. Thanks to the good gun depression, it can use the cover of hills and other obstacles to hide the hull and only peak to shoot other enemy vehicles that are unaware of its presence.

General info

Survivability and armour

ERA

Effective action against the cumulative ammunition

Smoke grenades

Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle

ESS

Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle

LWS

Notifies about the vehicle's exposure to laser emissions

Armourfront / side / back

Hull108 / 70 / 40

Turret230 / 49 / 57

Crew4 people

Visibility142 %

Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.

Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB53 / 13 km/h

RB and SB48 / 12 km/h

Number of gears6 forward

2 back

Weight52.6 t

Engine power

AB1 431 hp

RB and SB750 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB27.2 hp/t

RB and SB14.3 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	53	13	52.6	1,162	1,431	22.09	27.21
Realistic	48	12		663	750	12.6	14.26

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 869 → 6 109

RB3 952 → 6 240

SB5 050 → 7 973

Total cost of modifications160 800

266 400

Talisman cost2 600

Crew training150 000

Experts520 000

Aces2 100

Research Aces950 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

150 / 200 / 230 %

220 / 220 / 220 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 310 Suspension Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 290 Brake System Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 290 Filters Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 510 Transmission Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 420 Engine Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 420	Improved Parts Research: 2 000 Cost: 11 000 310 Improved FPE Research: 1 900 Cost: 9 900 290 Crew Replenishment Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 510 ESS Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 420	Horizontal Drive Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 310 105mm_usa_HESH_ammo_pack Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 310 105mm_usa_M735_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 6 700 Cost: 11 000 310 Adjustment of Fire Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 290 105mm_us_M416_Smoke_ammo_pack Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 290 NVD Research: 6 300 Cost: 9 900 290 Elevation Mechanism Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 510 Smoke grenade Research: 11 000 Cost: 17 000 510 Artillery Support Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 420 105mm_DM63_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 420 LWS/LR Research: 9 100 Cost: 14 000 420

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

105 mm Sharir cannon

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Ammunition63 rounds

First-order37 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

8.7 → 6.7 s

Vertical guidance-10° / 20°

105 mm Sharir					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	63	-10°/+20°	±180°	Two-plane	21.4	29.6	36.0	39.8	42.4	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70
Realistic					13.4	15.8	19.1	21.2	22.5

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
M152	HEATFS	400	400	400	400	400	400
M156	HESH	127	127	127	127	127	127
M111	APFSDS	337	335	330	322	314	306
M426	APFSDS	430	427	420	409	400	390

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
M152	HEATFS	1,174	10.5	0.05	0.1	1.27	65°	72°	77°
M156	HESH	731	11.4	0.1	4	3.17	73°	77°	80°
M111	APFSDS	1,455	4.2	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
M426	APFSDS	1,455	4.4	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Smoke shell characteristics
Ammunition	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Screen radius (m)	Screen deploy time (s)	Screen hold time (s)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)
M416	732	11.6	20	5	25	50

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Magach 6C

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
63	49 (+14)	38 (+25)	17 (+46)	4 (+59)	1 (+62)	No

Machine guns

7.62 mm FN MAG 60-40 machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition6 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate1 001 shots/min

2 x 7.62 mm FN MAG 60-40 machine gun

Ammunition3 600 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate1 001 shots/min

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

7.62 mm FN MAG 60-40
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	6,000 (200)	600	N/A	N/A
Commander's hatch	1,800 (200)	600	-5°/+50°	-120°/+60°
Loader's hatch	1,800 (200)	600	-5°/+50°	-60°/+120°

Usage in battles

In battle, the Magach 6C is best used as a flanker and/or a sniper. At range, the turret armour is usually effective against the kinetic rounds used at its BR and the vehicle's laser rangefinder let's you pick off targets at long range with your potent APFSDS. The Magach 6C can also be used as a brawler using its stabilizer and thermals to find the enemy first and deliver a clean shot. The vehicle is also well equipped to take down low-flying helicopters or aircraft with its machine guns although it's not recommended as this will expose your location to nearby tankers. Finally, this vehicle offers very good situational awareness as the laser warning system will warn you anytime a vehicle laser rangefinds or launches laser-guided ordnance at you, giving you enough time to get to cover and hide.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Effective protection against chemical shells
• Effective firepower with APFSDS and laser rangefinder / warning system
• Thermal imaging system for gunner
• Extra protection on its UFP and turret thanks to the ERA, enhancing its survivability

Cons:

• Relatively low mobility
• Unreliable armour against APFSDS
• Slower gun traverse rate than most of its competition at its BR

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Magach 6C from live.warthunder.com.

See also

Related development

• Magach (Family)

External links

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