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{{About | {{About | ||
| about = gift American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | about = gift American medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| usage = other versions | | usage = other versions | ||
| link = M60 (Family) | | link = M60 (Family) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Card | ||
+ | |code=us_m60a3_slep | ||
+ | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}} | ||
+ | |market=items_M60 AMBT (USA) | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for World War Mode [[Season 3: Road to the West]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for World War Mode [[Season 3: Road to the West]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Armour}} | ||
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− | '''Armour | + | '''Armour type:''' |
− | * Cast | + | * Cast homogeneous armour - The main armour of the turret and hull. |
− | * Rolled | + | * Rolled homogeneous armour - Engine deck and engine compartment rear, additional armour panels (upper and lower glacis). |
− | * Structural | + | * Structural steel - Slat armour, fenders, storage boxes. |
− | * Gun | + | * Gun steel - All gun barrels. |
− | * Composite | + | * Composite screens - Side skirts. |
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ||
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− | | Hull || 108 mm ( | + | | Hull || 108 mm (65°) ''Upper Glacis'' <br> 137 mm (52°) ''Lower Glacis'' <br> 117 mm (55°) ''Lower Glacis (Bottom)'' <br> 114 mm ''Turret Ring Guard'' || 36 - 70 mm ''Sides'' <br> 50.8 mm ''Turret Ring Guard'' || 25 mm ''Engine Compartment Rear'' <br> 40 mm ''Rear'' <br> 28 mm ''Lower Rear'' <br> 50.8 mm ''Turret Ring Guard'' || 36 mm ''Driver's Compartment'' <br> 20 mm ''Engine Deck'' |
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− | 114 mm ''Turret Ring Guard'' | ||
− | | 36 - 70 mm ''Sides'' | ||
− | 50.8 mm ''Turret Ring Guard'' | ||
− | | 25 mm ''Engine Compartment Rear'' | ||
− | 40 mm ''Rear'' 28 mm ''Lower Rear'' | ||
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− | 50.8 mm ''Turret Ring Guard'' | ||
− | | 36 mm ''Driver's Compartment'' | ||
− | 20 mm ''Engine Deck'' | ||
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− | | Turret || 230.9 mm ''Front'' Sides | + | | Turret || 230.9 mm ''Front'' Sides <br> 76.2 mm ''Below and Above Mantlet''<br> 127 mm ''Gun Mantlet (Inner)'' <br> 50.8 mm ''Gun Mantlet (Outer)'' || 53.8 - 230.9 mm ''Right Side'' <br> 49.8 - 215.9 mm ''Left Side'' || 57 mm ''Turret Bustle Rear'' <br> 25.4 mm ''Lower Rear'' ''and Bustle Underside'' || 48 mm ''Front'' <br> 25.4 mm ''Rear'' |
− | 76.2 mm ''Below and Above Mantlet''<br>127 mm ''Gun Mantlet (Inner)'' 50.8 mm ''Gun Mantlet (Outer)'' | ||
− | | 53.8 - 230.9 mm ''Right Side'' | ||
− | 49.8 - 215.9 mm ''Left Side'' | ||
− | | 57 mm ''Turret Bustle Rear'' | ||
− | 25.4 mm ''Lower Rear'' ''and Bustle Underside'' | ||
− | | 48 mm ''Front'' | ||
− | 25.4 mm ''Rear'' | ||
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− | | Cupola || 35 mm (Various Angles) ''Front'' | + | | Cupola || 35 mm (Various Angles) ''Front'' <br> 35 mm (Various Angles) ''Mantlet'' || 26 mm || 26 mm || 30 mm |
− | 35 mm (Various Angles) ''Mantlet'' | ||
− | | 26 mm || 26 mm || 30 mm | ||
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− | |Additional | + | |Additional <br> Armour || 6.35 mm ''Turret Front (Around Mantlet)'' <br> 25 mm ''Upper and Lower Glacis'' || 65 mm Composite Screens ''Side skirts'' <br> 10 mm Slat Armour ''Turret Sides'' <br> 6.35 mm ''Front and Rear Track Guards'' || 10 mm Slat Armour ''Turret Rear'' || 25.4 mm ''Autocannon Platform'' |
− | Armour | ||
− | |6.35 mm ''Turret Front (Around Mantlet)'' | ||
− | 25 mm ''Upper and Lower Glacis'' | ||
− | |65 mm Composite Screens '' | ||
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− | 6.35 mm ''Front and Rear Track Guards'' | ||
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− | |25.4 mm ''Autocannon Platform'' | ||
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− | '''Notes:''' | + | '''Notes:''' |
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* The additional armour does not cover the entire face of the surface it is located on | * The additional armour does not cover the entire face of the surface it is located on | ||
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=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,860|rbMinHp=1,061}} | {{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,860|rbMinHp=1,061}} | ||
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+ | === Modifications and economy === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Economy}} | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Armaments}} | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}} | ||
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{{main|M256 (120 mm)}} | {{main|M256 (120 mm)}} | ||
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+ | The M256 is the same cannon that is used on the [[M1A1 Abrams|M1A1]], [[M1A1 HC]], and [[M1A2 Abrams]]. The main item that differentiates this cannon is the round. The M60 AMBT has the "KE-W" APFSDS round which has extremely high penetration for its BR. The round can be reliably shot centre mass and penetrate most opponents it faces, even able to pen the top bracket tanks in a full uptier. 583 mm at 0° point-blank is an extremely potent round for most engagement ranges you will experience, close to the penetration rate of M829A1 at 598 mm at point-blank range and is higher than some top rank vehicles. The AMBT also has access to the M830 HEAT-FS round which can be useful for destroying lightly armoured vehicles and destroying some map obstacles such as buildings or trees. The M60 AMBT also has good gun handling up its sleeve, essentially being on par with top rank MBTs. The vehicle shares the same reload as most other Patton tanks armed with the 105 mm cannon: 8.7s reload stock, 7.7s reload maxed crew, 6.7s reload with an aced crew. | ||
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! ''Arcade'' | ! ''Arcade'' | ||
− | | rowspan="2" | 40 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 ||64.0||70.8|| 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 8. | + | | rowspan="2" | 40 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 8.71 || rowspan="2" | 7.70 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 6.70 |
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! ''Realistic'' | ! ''Realistic'' | ||
− | | 23.8 || 28.0 ||34.0||37.6|| 40.0 | + | | 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0 |
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==== Ammunition ==== | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ==== [[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}}]] | ||
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* Rack 3 is the first order ammo rack. It totals 10 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank. | * Rack 3 is the first order ammo rack. It totals 10 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank. | ||
− | * This | + | * This rack is also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 3 - 1 - 2. |
* If you pack 26 ''(+14)'' shells, the rack depletion order will be 3 - 2. | * If you pack 26 ''(+14)'' shells, the rack depletion order will be 3 - 2. | ||
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=== Additional armament === | === Additional armament === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}} | ||
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{{main|LW25 (25 mm)}} | {{main|LW25 (25 mm)}} | ||
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− | ! colspan="6" | [[LW25 (25 mm)|25 mm LW25]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s | + | ! colspan="6" | [[LW25 (25 mm)|25 mm LW25]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) |
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! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer | ! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer | ||
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced | ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced | ||
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! ''Arcade'' | ! ''Arcade'' | ||
− | | rowspan="2" | 300 (300) || rowspan="2" | | + | | rowspan="2" | 300 (300) || rowspan="2" | 251 || rowspan="2" | -5°/+28° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 29 || 40 || 48 || 53 || 56 |
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! ''Realistic'' | ! ''Realistic'' | ||
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==== Ammunition ==== | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
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=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|4}} | ||
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− | {{main| | + | {{main|FN M3P (12.7 mm)|M240 (7.62 mm)}} |
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− | ! colspan="5" | [[ | + | ! colspan="5" | [[FN M3P (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm FN M3P]] |
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ||
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− | | Pintle || | + | | Pintle || 1,000 (200) || 1,101 || -4°/+60° || -95°/+160° |
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ||
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− | | Coaxial || | + | | Coaxial || 6,000 (200) || 941 || N/A || N/A |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | + | The M60 AMBT excels as a tank which is able to defend cap zones and destroy foes at far ranges. However, it lacks the protection of other MBTs. The main weaknesses of the M60 AMBT are the armour and pure size of it. All enemy tanks which it engages within combat are able to penetrate it with ease. | |
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− | + | The cannon is the same cannon which you find on the [[M1A1_Abrams|M1A1]], [[M1A1 HC]], and [[M1A2 Abrams|M1A2]]. It offers great penetration, able to penetrate the toughest of foes. Its armour is that of an '''''[[M60A3_TTS|M60s]]'''''. It also shares the same platform as the '''''[[M60A3_TTS|M60s]]'''''. It's a tall, high profile tank, which can be seen with ease. However, an advantage of this is it's able to see over objects which most MBTs can't see over, due to their sleek low profile designs. | |
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− | + | The M60 AMBT offers thermal sights, which allow it to spot the heat source of the enemy tanks, additionally it has a 25 mm LW25 grenade launcher which can cause major damage to critical parts of the enemy. Using its 25 mm HE grenades to knock out the enemy tank cannons and de-track them preventing them from escaping to safety. To get the best out of this tank, at long range, use the 120 mm cannon to snipe them to do this setup an ambush, watching their cap zones, engage thermal sights and await for the them to come. At close and medium ranges use the map and sneak up on the enemy foes, using the thermal sights to gain your advantage. | |
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− | | | + | ===Handling air threats=== |
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− | | | + | To defeat these threats, scan the skies with the thermal sight and you will see the heat source of them. If they are approaching you or have fired a missile - pop smoke and withdraw, await for your SPAA to shoot them down, make sure to tag them on the map! |
− | + | If the helicopter is close, shoot it with your main 120 mm cannon a single hit will see the tail drop of it. Now if the helicopter is right on top of you or within in machine gun range, use the 25 mm grenade launcher which will be able to bring it down with a few well placed bursts. Aim, for the flight deck and engine compartment. The M3P heavy machine gun also has a very fast fire rate which can deter enemy aircraft. | |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * High penetrating APFSDS round, allowing effective engagement of any target from the front. |
* Has much higher mobility than the other M60 series tanks, making it much more pleasant to play. | * Has much higher mobility than the other M60 series tanks, making it much more pleasant to play. | ||
* Has a 25 mm autocannon on the turret roof, allowing easier engagement of low-flying helicopters. | * Has a 25 mm autocannon on the turret roof, allowing easier engagement of low-flying helicopters. | ||
* Is protected on the sides by composite screens and slat armour which can protect against HEAT projectiles and low-penetration autocannons, though it should not be relied upon. | * Is protected on the sides by composite screens and slat armour which can protect against HEAT projectiles and low-penetration autocannons, though it should not be relied upon. | ||
− | * No ammunition is located in the turret bustle, which | + | * No ammunition is located in the turret bustle, which minimizes ammo detonation risk upon a turret hit. |
− | + | * Has good 2nd generation gunner and commander Thermal optics (800x600) | |
+ | * Quick gun handling | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Despite the much more powerful engine when compared to earlier M60s, the AMBT still does not have the mobility of the other MBTs at its BR. | * Despite the much more powerful engine when compared to earlier M60s, the AMBT still does not have the mobility of the other MBTs at its BR. | ||
* The commander's cupola is very large and the 25 mm gun is mounted high above the turret, and they will often give away your position, especially when trying to go hull down or when cresting a hill or ridge. | * The commander's cupola is very large and the 25 mm gun is mounted high above the turret, and they will often give away your position, especially when trying to go hull down or when cresting a hill or ridge. | ||
+ | * Relatively tall silhouette, enemies have no problem identifying and spotting you. | ||
+ | * Reloads slower than other tanks armed with 120 mm guns | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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+ | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m60a3_slep Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
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;Videos | ;Videos | ||
− | {{Youtube-gallery|Z09VhocmW04|'''The Shooting Range #206''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:28 discusses the M60 AMBT.}} | + | {{Youtube-gallery|Z09VhocmW04|'''The Shooting Range #206''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:28 discusses the M60 AMBT.|OJf4ng1-Pzo|'''Hard Hitting WWM Reward: M60 AMBT''' - ''Napalmratte''|zoBPU0n65_A|'''The M60 family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:34 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}} |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 11 December 2023
This page is about the gift American medium tank M60 AMBT. For other versions, see M60 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The M60 AMBT is a gift rank VII American medium tank with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward for World War Mode Season 3: Road to the West.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour type:
- Cast homogeneous armour - The main armour of the turret and hull.
- Rolled homogeneous armour - Engine deck and engine compartment rear, additional armour panels (upper and lower glacis).
- Structural steel - Slat armour, fenders, storage boxes.
- Gun steel - All gun barrels.
- Composite screens - Side skirts.
Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
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Hull | 108 mm (65°) Upper Glacis 137 mm (52°) Lower Glacis 117 mm (55°) Lower Glacis (Bottom) 114 mm Turret Ring Guard |
36 - 70 mm Sides 50.8 mm Turret Ring Guard |
25 mm Engine Compartment Rear 40 mm Rear 28 mm Lower Rear 50.8 mm Turret Ring Guard |
36 mm Driver's Compartment 20 mm Engine Deck |
Turret | 230.9 mm Front Sides 76.2 mm Below and Above Mantlet 127 mm Gun Mantlet (Inner) 50.8 mm Gun Mantlet (Outer) |
53.8 - 230.9 mm Right Side 49.8 - 215.9 mm Left Side |
57 mm Turret Bustle Rear 25.4 mm Lower Rear and Bustle Underside |
48 mm Front 25.4 mm Rear |
Cupola | 35 mm (Various Angles) Front 35 mm (Various Angles) Mantlet |
26 mm | 26 mm | 30 mm |
Additional Armour |
6.35 mm Turret Front (Around Mantlet) 25 mm Upper and Lower Glacis |
65 mm Composite Screens Side skirts 10 mm Slat Armour Turret Sides 6.35 mm Front and Rear Track Guards |
10 mm Slat Armour Turret Rear | 25.4 mm Autocannon Platform |
Notes:
- The additional armour does not cover the entire face of the surface it is located on
- All Suspension Parts - 20 mm
- Tracks - 30 mm
- Turret Ring - 50.4 mm
- Fenders - 4 mm
- Storage boxes (4 mm) are mounted on top of the fenders
Mobility
Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
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Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
Arcade | 65 | 16 | 54.5 | 1,860 | 2,290 | 34.13 | 42.02 |
Realistic | 58 | 15 | 1,061 | 1,200 | 19.47 | 22.02 |
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Main armament
The M256 is the same cannon that is used on the M1A1, M1A1 HC, and M1A2 Abrams. The main item that differentiates this cannon is the round. The M60 AMBT has the "KE-W" APFSDS round which has extremely high penetration for its BR. The round can be reliably shot centre mass and penetrate most opponents it faces, even able to pen the top bracket tanks in a full uptier. 583 mm at 0° point-blank is an extremely potent round for most engagement ranges you will experience, close to the penetration rate of M829A1 at 598 mm at point-blank range and is higher than some top rank vehicles. The AMBT also has access to the M830 HEAT-FS round which can be useful for destroying lightly armoured vehicles and destroying some map obstacles such as buildings or trees. The M60 AMBT also has good gun handling up its sleeve, essentially being on par with top rank MBTs. The vehicle shares the same reload as most other Patton tanks armed with the 105 mm cannon: 8.7s reload stock, 7.7s reload maxed crew, 6.7s reload with an aced crew.
120 mm M256 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
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Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 40 | -10°/+20° | ±180° | Two-plane | 38.1 | 52.7 | 64.0 | 70.8 | 75.3 | 8.71 | 7.70 | 7.10 | 6.70 |
Realistic | 23.8 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 40.0 |
Ammunition
Penetration statistics | |||||||
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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 | ||
M830 | HEATFS | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 | 480 |
KE-W | APFSDS | 583 | 579 | 569 | 556 | 542 | 528 |
Shell details | ||||||||||||
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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% | ||||||||||
M830 | HEATFS | 1,140 | 13.1 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 2.36 | 65° | 72° | 77° | |||
KE-W | APFSDS | 1,585 | 4 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° |
Ammo racks
Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
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40 | 26 (+14) | 11 (+29) | 1 (+39) | No |
Notes:
- Rack 3 is the first order ammo rack. It totals 10 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank.
- This rack is also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 3 - 1 - 2.
- If you pack 26 (+14) shells, the rack depletion order will be 3 - 2.
Additional armament
25 mm LW25 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | |||||||||
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Mode | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 300 (300) | 251 | -5°/+28° | ±180° | N/A | 29 | 40 | 48 | 53 | 56 |
Realistic | 18 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Ammunition
Penetration statistics | |||||||
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Ammunition | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | ||||||
10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
HEDP | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
Shell details | ||||||||||||
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Ammunition | Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||||||
0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
HEDP | 405 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 26.88 | 62° | 69° | 73° |
Machine guns
12.7 mm FN M3P | ||||
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Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
Pintle | 1,000 (200) | 1,101 | -4°/+60° | -95°/+160° |
7.62 mm M240 | ||||
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Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
Coaxial | 6,000 (200) | 941 | N/A | N/A |
Usage in battles
The M60 AMBT excels as a tank which is able to defend cap zones and destroy foes at far ranges. However, it lacks the protection of other MBTs. The main weaknesses of the M60 AMBT are the armour and pure size of it. All enemy tanks which it engages within combat are able to penetrate it with ease.
The cannon is the same cannon which you find on the M1A1, M1A1 HC, and M1A2. It offers great penetration, able to penetrate the toughest of foes. Its armour is that of an M60s. It also shares the same platform as the M60s. It's a tall, high profile tank, which can be seen with ease. However, an advantage of this is it's able to see over objects which most MBTs can't see over, due to their sleek low profile designs.
The M60 AMBT offers thermal sights, which allow it to spot the heat source of the enemy tanks, additionally it has a 25 mm LW25 grenade launcher which can cause major damage to critical parts of the enemy. Using its 25 mm HE grenades to knock out the enemy tank cannons and de-track them preventing them from escaping to safety. To get the best out of this tank, at long range, use the 120 mm cannon to snipe them to do this setup an ambush, watching their cap zones, engage thermal sights and await for the them to come. At close and medium ranges use the map and sneak up on the enemy foes, using the thermal sights to gain your advantage.
Handling air threats
To defeat these threats, scan the skies with the thermal sight and you will see the heat source of them. If they are approaching you or have fired a missile - pop smoke and withdraw, await for your SPAA to shoot them down, make sure to tag them on the map! If the helicopter is close, shoot it with your main 120 mm cannon a single hit will see the tail drop of it. Now if the helicopter is right on top of you or within in machine gun range, use the 25 mm grenade launcher which will be able to bring it down with a few well placed bursts. Aim, for the flight deck and engine compartment. The M3P heavy machine gun also has a very fast fire rate which can deter enemy aircraft.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High penetrating APFSDS round, allowing effective engagement of any target from the front.
- Has much higher mobility than the other M60 series tanks, making it much more pleasant to play.
- Has a 25 mm autocannon on the turret roof, allowing easier engagement of low-flying helicopters.
- Is protected on the sides by composite screens and slat armour which can protect against HEAT projectiles and low-penetration autocannons, though it should not be relied upon.
- No ammunition is located in the turret bustle, which minimizes ammo detonation risk upon a turret hit.
- Has good 2nd generation gunner and commander Thermal optics (800x600)
- Quick gun handling
Cons:
- Has a stock HEATFS round with the APFSDS round as a Tier III modification; HEATFS can be useful but is generally less effective and versatile than APFSDS.
- Lacks useful armour such as composite or spaced armour: just about any shell that hits it is going to penetrate except for low-penetration autocannons from the front.
- Has a very large and weak mantlet which is able to be penetrated by high-penetration autocannons, such as those on the CV90 series; the turret ring is a target for even weak autocannons.
- Despite the much more powerful engine when compared to earlier M60s, the AMBT still does not have the mobility of the other MBTs at its BR.
- The commander's cupola is very large and the 25 mm gun is mounted high above the turret, and they will often give away your position, especially when trying to go hull down or when cresting a hill or ridge.
- Relatively tall silhouette, enemies have no problem identifying and spotting you.
- Reloads slower than other tanks armed with 120 mm guns
History
In 2011, the Turkish company StandartBio proposed a large-scale modernization program for outdated M60 tanks. The program was called the Affordable Main Battle Tank (AMBT) and was aimed to increase combat effectiveness of M60 tanks to a level roughly equivalent to modern main battle tanks. The main changes of this modernization were a new 1200 hp diesel engine, a modern fire control system with a ballistic computer and independent stabilization of the aiming line through a digital gunner's sight, as well as a new smooth-bore M256 120-mm gun. The tank's protection also increased slightly by installing solid hull side screens and tower slat screens. In addition, the tank received an electric turret drive, new surveillance optics, and a 25-mm automatic cannon in the commander's turret. The AMBT modernization program was designed entirely for foreign operators of the M60 from several countries in Africa and Southeast Asia.
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