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Magach 6A

Magach 6A

AB	RB	SB
8.0	8.0	8.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:95 000

Purchase:270 000

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Description

The Magach 6A, also called Magach 6 Alef in some situations, was the earliest version of the Magach 6 family, which was just the name given by Israel to the American M60, M60A1 and M60A3 tanks. The Magach 6A was a modernized M60A1 with some modifications, including the low profile Urdan cupola and in some cases Blazer ERA. The tanks saw extensive use in combat in the Yom Kippur War, 1982 Lebanon War and against insurgent groups. All Magach 6As were eventually upgraded to the Magach 6B (6 Bet) standard.

It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change". The Magach 6A is very similar to the American M60A1, however unlike the American tank, it lacks any kind of gun stabilizer, so it needs to be played in a more passive role. Since pushing is not as easy as it is with a stabilizer, ambushing and flanking become better options, where the low profile of the M60 and its relative good mobility come in handy. The tank has access to APDS and HEAT-FS as its main anti tank rounds, and while the HEAT-FS have a higher penetration value, they are less effective at dealing with ERA and also have a less post penetration damage, however they are more effective at destroying critical components if you have good precision thanks to their more concentrated post-penetration damage.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull108 / 70 / 40

Turret230 / 49 / 57

Crew4 people

Visibility142 %

Armour type:

Cast homogeneous armour (hull, turret, roof)
Rolled homogeneous armour (hull roof - engine compartment, hull rear - engine grille)

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	108 mm (65°) Front glacis 137 mm (55°) Lower glacis - Top 117 mm (55°) Lower glacis - Bottom	50 mm Front 45 mm Top 70 mm (cylindrical) Turret base 36-70 mm (18-34°) Middle 36 mm (60°) Bottom 19 mm (66-82°) Belly - Front half 13 mm (66-82°) Belly - Rear half 36 mm Rear	25 mm (3°) Engine vents 40 mm (26°) Lower plate 28 mm (59°) Lower glacis 36 mm Hull sides	93 mm (25°) Front glacis 36 mm (5°) Front 20-25 mm Engine compartment 10 mm Radiator vents
Turret	202 mm (spherical) Turret front - Loader side 170 mm (spherical) Turret front - Gunner side 152 mm (25°) Gun mantlet 114 mm (cylindrical) Turret ring	40-90 mm (30-41°) Loader side 70-90 mm (18-33°) Gunner side	50 mm (25°)	48 mm (17°) Front 25 mm Centre & Rear
Cupola	25.4 mm (spherical)

Notes:

Suspension wheels, tracks, and torsion bars are 20 mm thick.
Belly armour is 19 mm thick in the front, 13 in the rear.
Mudguards and storage boxes are 4 mm thick.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB53 / 13 km/h

RB and SB48 / 12 km/h

Number of gears6 forward

2 back

Weight48.0 t

Engine power

AB1 431 hp

RB and SB750 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB29.8 hp/t

RB and SB15.6 hp/t

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	53	13	48	1,162	1,431	24.21	29.81
Realistic	48	12	48	663	750	13.81	15.63

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB4 211 → 5 516

RB4 689 → 6 142

SB6 649 → 8 710

Total cost of modifications76 700

129 200

Talisman cost2 000

Crew training78 000

Experts270 000

Aces1 100

Research Aces670 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

130 / 190 / 220 %

190 / 190 / 190 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks Research: 5 300 Cost: 8 600 250
Suspension Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 165	Brake System Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 165
Filters Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 230
Transmission Research: 5 200 Cost: 8 400 240	Engine Research: 5 200 Cost: 8 400 240

Improved Parts

Research:

3 400

Cost:

8 600

250

Improved FPE

Research:

2 300

Cost:

5 800

165

Crew Replenishment

Research:

5 000

Cost:

8 100

230

Horizontal Drive Research: 5 300 Cost: 8 600 250
Adjustment of Fire Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 165	105mm_usa_HESH_ammo_pack Research: 3 600 Cost: 5 800 165
Elevation Mechanism Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 230	105mm_us_M416_Smoke_ammo_pack Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 230
Artillery Support Research: 5 200 Cost: 8 400 240	105mm_usa_HEAT_FS_ammo_pack Research: 5 200 Cost: 8 400 240	Rangefinder Research: 5 200 Cost: 8 400 240

Armaments

Rangefinder

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

Main armament

105 mm M68 cannon

Ammunition63 rounds

First-order37 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

8.7 → 6.7 s

Vertical guidance-10° / 20°

Main article: M68 (105 mm)

105 mm M68					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°	N/A	21.4	29.7	36.0	39.8	42.4	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70
Realistic	63	-10°/+20°	±180°	N/A	13.4	15.7	19.1	21.2	22.5	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
M728	APDS	265	263	252	240	228	216
M393A2	HESH	127	127	127	127	127	127
M456	HEATFS	400	400	400	400	400	400

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	0%	50%	100%
M728	APDS	1,426	4.53	-	-	-	75°	78°	80°
M393A2	HESH	732	11.2	0.1	4	4.31	73°	77°	80°
M456	HEATFS	1,174	10.5	0.05	0.1	1.27	65°	72°	77°

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	16	5	25	50

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Magach 6A

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
63	48 (+15)	38 (+25)	17 (+46)	4 (+59)	1 (+62)	No

Machine guns

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition1 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

12.7 mm M85 machine gun

Ammunition900 rounds

Belt capacity180 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate626 shots/min

Vertical guidance-9° / 60°

7.62 mm M73 machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition6 000 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate500 shots/min

7.62 mm M1919A4 machine gun

Ammunition6 000 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate500 shots/min

Main articles: M2HB (12.7 mm), M85 (12.7 mm), M73 (7.62 mm), M1919A4 (7.62 mm)

12.7 mm M2HB
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Gun mantlet	1,000 (200)	577	N/A	N/A

12.7 mm M85
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Commander hatch	900 (180)	626	-9°/+60°	±180°

7.62 mm M73
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	6,000 (250)	500	N/A	N/A

7.62 mm M1919A4
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	6,000 (250)	500	-9°/+60°	±180°

Usage in battles

The Magach 6A is basically an M60A1 without the stabilizer, an advantage you lose against your enemies. Firing on the move will be difficult and your reaction time will be hindered, depending on the situation.

Similar to the Magach 6, play on the flanks, and/or away from the frontline. Without the stabilizer, it will be significantly harder to shoot on the move. With the new turret, you will be able to bounce more shells than usual, even APDS shots. However, don't rely on your armour heavily, especially if the enemies knows where your weak spots are located. Always expect to be penetrated by an enemy, unless you know you can shrug off a shot or two from them. With the 105 mm M68 cannon comes a new stock shell, the M728 APDS. It's slightly worse on flat penetration than the M392A2 but offers more penetration at an angle, and of course there is the HEATFS round to help overall, while having its own disadvantages.

In closed quarters combat and urban environments, stick to nearby teammates if you are going to the frontline or an objective. Lacking a stabilizer will hinder your reaction time. Noticeable enemies to note are vehicles such as the T-55A/AM-1, all British MBTs such as the Centurion Mk 10, and Leopard A1A1. Try to go around where a battle is taking place to catch the enemy off guard. Your armour will be slightly better than the Magach 6, but don't heavily rely on it, especially in closed quarters combat where shells will be more effective than at range.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Access to 2 x .50 cal HMGs, perfect for shredding air targets and lightly-armoured targets
- The M2HB will always be a backup if your commander is knocked out
Very strong turret protection
The commander can take control of the gun if the gunner is knocked out
Great mobility and handling characteristics
Great gun performance with APDS and HEATFS shells

Cons:

Lacks a stabilizer
Big profile
Commander cupola is a big weak spot for vehicles equipped with APHE shells
Turret ring is a weak spot.
Vulnerable to HEATFS and ATGM launchers
Huge turret ammo rack when fully loaded.

History

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Media

Skins

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

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

topic on the official game forum;
other literature.

*Israeli Ordnance Corps (חיל החימוש)*
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	Magach 6 · Magach 6A · Magach 6B · Magach 6C · Magach 6R · Magach 6M · Gal Batash
Sho't	Sho't · Sho't Kal Alef · Sho't Kal Gimel · Sho't Kal Dalet · ▄Sho't Kal Dalet
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See Also	Chrysler Defense · Department of Tank Design · Morozov Design Bureau

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	Magach 6A · Magach 6B · Magach 6B Gal · Gal Batash · Magach 6C · Magach 6M · Magach 6R · Magach Hydra · Magach 7C
Tiran	Tiran 4 · Tiran 4S · Tiran 6
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Merkava	Merkava Mk.1B · Merkava Mk.2B · Merkava Mk.2D · Merkava Mk.3B · Merkava Mk.3C · Ra'am Sagol
	Merkava Mk.4B · Merkava Mk.4M · Merkava Mk.4 LIC

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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', also called ''Magach 6 Alef'' in some situations, was the earliest version of the Magach 6 family, which was just the name given by Israel to the American M60, M60A1 and M60A3 tanks. The Magach 6A was a modernized M60A1 with some modifications, including the low profile Urdan cupola and in some cases Blazer ERA. The tanks saw extensive use in combat in the Yom Kippur War, 1982 Lebanon War and against insurgent groups. All Magach 6As were eventually upgraded to the Magach 6B ''(6 Bet)'' standard.
+It was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]]. The Magach 6A is very similar to the American M60A1, however unlike the American tank, it lacks any kind of gun stabilizer, so it needs to be played in a more passive role. Since pushing is not as easy as it is with a stabilizer, ambushing and flanking become better options, where the low profile of the M60 and its relative good mobility come in handy. The tank has access to APDS and HEAT-FS as its main anti tank rounds, and while the HEAT-FS have a higher penetration value, they are less effective at dealing with ERA and also have a less post penetration damage, however they are more effective at destroying critical components if you have good precision thanks to their more concentrated post-penetration damage.
 == General info ==
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-''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.''
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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || 93 mm (65°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 137 mm (55°) ''Lower glacis - Top'' <br> 117 mm (55°) ''Lower glacis - Bottom'' || 50 mm ''Front'' <br> 45 mm ''Top'' <br> 70 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret base'' <br> 36-70 mm (18-34°) ''Middle'' <br> 36 mm (60°) ''Bottom'' <br> 19 mm (66-82°) ''Belly - Front half'' <br> 13 mm (66-82°) ''Belly - Rear half'' <br> 36 mm ''Rear'' || 25 mm (3°) ''Engine vents'' <br> 40 mm (26°) ''Lower plate'' <br> 28 mm (59°) ''Lower glacis'' <br> 36 mm ''Hull sides''|| 93 mm (25°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 36 mm (5°) ''Front'' <br> 20-25 mm ''Engine compartment'' <br> 10 mm ''Radiator vents''
+| Hull || 108 mm (65°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 137 mm (55°) ''Lower glacis - Top'' <br> 117 mm (55°) ''Lower glacis - Bottom'' || 50 mm ''Front'' <br> 45 mm ''Top'' <br> 70 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret base'' <br> 36-70 mm (18-34°) ''Middle'' <br> 36 mm (60°) ''Bottom'' <br> 19 mm (66-82°) ''Belly - Front half'' <br> 13 mm (66-82°) ''Belly - Rear half'' <br> 36 mm ''Rear'' || 25 mm (3°) ''Engine vents'' <br> 40 mm (26°) ''Lower plate'' <br> 28 mm (59°) ''Lower glacis'' <br> 36 mm ''Hull sides''|| 93 mm (25°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 36 mm (5°) ''Front'' <br> 20-25 mm ''Engine compartment'' <br> 10 mm ''Radiator vents''
 |-
 | Turret ||  202 mm (spherical) ''Turret front - Loader side'' <br> 170 mm (spherical) ''Turret front - Gunner side'' <br> 152 mm (25°) ''Gun mantlet'' <br> 114 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret ring'' || 40-90 mm (30-41°) ''Loader side'' <br> 70-90 mm (18-33°) ''Gunner side'' || 50 mm (25°) || 48 mm (17°) ''Front'' <br> 25 mm ''Centre & Rear''
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-''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
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 {{main|M68 (105 mm)}}
-''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 |-
 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 57 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+19° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__
+| rowspan="2" | 63 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 21.4 || 29.7 || 36.0 || 39.8 || 42.4 || rowspan="2" | 8.71 || rowspan="2" | 7.70 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 6.70
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 13.4 || 15.7 || 19.1 || 21.2 || 22.5
 |-
 |}
 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M68 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M728, M393A2, M456, M416}}
-! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
-|-
-! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
-|-
-| M728 || APDS || 260 || 258 || 250 || 240 || 231 || 222
-|-
-| M393A2 || HESH || 127 || 127 || 127 || 127 || 127 || 127
-|-
-| M456 || HEATFS || 400 || 400 || 400 || 400 || 400 || 400
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="10" | Shell details
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
-! colspan="3" | Ricochet
-|-
-! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
-|-
-| M728 || APDS || 1,426 || 4.65 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
-|-
-| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 14.85 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
-|-
-| M456 || HEATFS || 1,173 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
-! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
-|-
-! Ammunition
-! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
-! Screen radius<br>(m)
-! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
-! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
-|-
-| M416 || 730 || 11.4 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
-|-
-|}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
-<!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
+[[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
-<!-- '''Last updated:''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.19.0.78''' -->
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 ! 4th<br>rack empty
 ! 5th<br>rack empty
-! 6th<br>rack empty
 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''57''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
+| '''63''' || 48&nbsp;''(+15)'' || 38&nbsp;''(+25)'' || 17&nbsp;''(+46)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+59)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+62)'' || No
 |-
 |}
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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}}
+{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|4}}
 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|5}}
-{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|4}}
 <!-- ''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.'' -->
 {{main|M2HB (12.7 mm)|M85 (12.7 mm)|M73 (7.62 mm)|M1919A4 (7.62 mm)}}
-''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.''
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Gun mantlet || 1,000 (200) || 577 || N/A || N/A
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Commander hatch || 900 (180) || 626 || -9°/+60° || ±180°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Coaxial || 6,000 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| || ___ (___) || ___ || __° || __°
+| Pintle || 6,000 (250) || 500 || -9°/+60° || ±180°
 |-
 |}
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-With the Magach 6A being an M60A1, without the stabilizer, you loose an advantage against your enemies. Firing on the move will be difficult and your reaction time will be hindered, depending on the situation.
+The Magach 6A is basically an M60A1 without the stabilizer, an advantage you lose against your enemies. Firing on the move will be difficult and your reaction time will be hindered, depending on the situation.
-Similar to the Magach 6, try to play on the flanks, and/or away from the frontline. Be careful when you're on the move. Without the stabilizer, it will be significantly harder to shoot on the move. With the new turret, you will be able to bounce more shells than usual, even up to APDS shots, though don't rely on your armor heavily, especially if the enemies knows where your weak spots are located. Always expect to be penetrated by an enemy, unless you know you can shrug off a shot or two from them. The 105mm M68 cannon gains access to a new shell stock, M728. It's slightly worse on flat penetration than M392A2 but offers more angle penetration, and of course there is HEAT-FS to help overall, while having its own disadvantages.
+Similar to the [[Magach 6]], play on the flanks, and/or away from the frontline. Without the stabilizer, it will be significantly harder to shoot on the move. With the new turret, you will be able to bounce more shells than usual, even APDS shots. However, don't rely on your armour heavily, especially if the enemies knows where your weak spots are located. Always expect to be penetrated by an enemy, unless you know you can shrug off a shot or two from them. With the 105 mm M68 cannon comes a new stock shell, the M728 APDS. It's slightly worse on flat penetration than the M392A2 but offers more penetration at an angle, and of course there is the HEATFS round to help overall, while having its own disadvantages.
-In close quarters combat and urban environments, stick next and nearby teammates if you are going to the frontline or an objective. Lacking the stabilizer, will hinder your reaction time. Noticeable enemies to note are vehicles such as the T-55A/AM-1, all British MBTs such as the Centurion Mk10, and Leopard A1A1. Try to go around where a battle is taking place to catch the enemy off guard. Your armor will be slightly better than the Magach 6, but don't heavily rely on it, especially in close quarters combat where shells will be more effective than at range.
+In closed quarters combat and urban environments, stick to nearby teammates if you are going to the frontline or an objective. Lacking a stabilizer will hinder your reaction time. Noticeable enemies to note are vehicles such as the T-55A/AM-1, all British MBTs such as the Centurion Mk 10, and Leopard A1A1. Try to go around where a battle is taking place to catch the enemy off guard. Your armour will be slightly better than the Magach 6, but don't heavily rely on it, especially in closed quarters combat where shells will be more effective than at range.
 === Pros and cons ===
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-* Access to 2 50. caliber HMGs, perfect for sheading air targets and lightly armored targets alike.
+'''Pros:'''
-** The M2HB will always be a backup if your commander is knocked out.
-* Very strong turret protection, can even stop rounds such as DM13, or even 3BM25
-* Hunter-Killer system, commander can control the gun for a few seconds if the gunner is knocked out
-* Great mobility and handling characteristics overall
-* Great gun performance with APDS, and HEAT-FS
-*
+* Access to 2 x .50 cal HMGs, perfect for shredding air targets and lightly-armoured targets
+** The M2HB will always be a backup if your commander is knocked out
+* Very strong turret protection
+* The commander can take control of the gun if the gunner is knocked out
+* Great mobility and handling characteristics
+* Great gun performance with APDS and HEATFS shells
 '''Cons:'''
-* Unlike the M60A1 (AOS), the Magach 6A looses access to its stabilizer.
+* Lacks a stabilizer
-**
+* Big profile
-* Quite a big target compared to other adversaries
+* Commander cupola is a big weak spot for vehicles equipped with APHE shells
-* Commander Cupola is a big weak spot for vehicles still using APHE
 * Turret ring is a weak spot.
-* Vulnerable to HEAT-FS and ATGM launchers
+* Vulnerable to HEATFS and ATGM launchers
 * Huge turret ammo rack when fully loaded.
-*
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Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

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