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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 type:'''
  
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'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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*Rolled homogeneous armour (hull roof, hull rear - engine vents, turret roof, turret ring)
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*Cast homogeneous armour (hull, turret, cupola)
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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!Armour!!Front (Slope angle)!!Sides!!Rear!!Roof
 
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| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
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|Hull||85-200 mm (59-74°) ''Front glacis''
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63-200 mm (13-60°) ''Lower glacis''
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|76 mm (5-45°) ''Front''
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51 mm (0-44°) ''Rear''
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|35 mm ''Top''  
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25 mm (32-62°) ''Bottom''
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|57 mm (0-58°)
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30 mm ''Engine access panel''
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12.7 mm (76°) ''Engine vents''
 
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| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
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|Turret||83.2-173 mm (0-48°) ''Turret front''  
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152 + 82 mm (17-26°) ''Gun mantlet''
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|69-100 mm (12-36°)||51-55 mm (2-71°)
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25.4 mm (75-82°) ''Underpart of the turret''
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|25-69 mm
 
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| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
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|Cupola|| colspan="4" |70 mm
 
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'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
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'''Notes:'''
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*Suspension wheels, tracks and torsion bars are 20 mm thick.
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*The turret ring is 70 mm thick.
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The armour of the {{PAGENAME}} is identical to the M48A1. The ammo rack in the turret is removed and the shape of the front hull ammo racks are improved. The front armour is able to handle almost most APHE shells it might face, but struggles against HEATFS and APDS rounds. The lower front plate is a weak spot. The sides are decently armoured, but not thick enough to make angling the hull a valid tactic. Some thin vents on the top of the hull are vulnerable to strafing runs by enemy aircraft, which may cause engine fires. Overall, the {{PAGENAME}} has excellent armour protection for its tier.
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 
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| rowspan="2" | 64 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+19° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__ || rowspan="2" | _.__
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| rowspan="2" |64|| rowspan="2" |-9°/+19°|| rowspan="2" |±180°|| rowspan="2" |N/A||22.8||31.6||38.4||42.5||45.2|| rowspan="2" |9.75|| rowspan="2" |8.63|| rowspan="2" |7.95|| rowspan="2" |7.50
 
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! ''Realistic''
 
! ''Realistic''
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| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
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|14.3||16.8||20.4||22.6||24.0
 
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! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 
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| M332 shot || APCR || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
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|M332 shot||APCR||321||316||292||265||240||218
 
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| T142E3 || HESH || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
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| T142E3 ||HESH||102||102||102||102||102||102
 
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| M82 shot || APCBC || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
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| M82 shot ||APCBC||185||182||170||155||142||130
 
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| M431 shell || HEATFS || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
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| M431 shell ||HEATFS||320||320||320||320||320||320
 
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| M71 shell || HE || __ || __ || __ || __ || __ || __
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| M71 shell ||HE||13||13||13||13||13||13
 
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! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 
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| M332 shot || APCR || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
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| M332 shot ||APCR||1,249||5.7||N/A||N/A||N/A||66°||70°||72°
 
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| T142E3 || HESH || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
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|M82 shot||APCBC||853||10.94||1.2||14||137.2||48°||63°||71°
 
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| M82 shot || APCBC || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
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| M82 shot ||APCBC||853||10.94||1.2||14||137.2||48°||63°||71°
 
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| M431 shell || HEATFS || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
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| M431 shell ||HEATFS||1,216||5.8||0.05||0.1||712.64||65°||72°||77°
 
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| M71 shell || HE || ___ || _.__ || __ || _._ || ___ || __° || __° || __°
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| M71 shell ||HE||823||10.55||0||0.1||925||79°||80°||81°
 
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! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 
! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 
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| M313 || ___ || ____ || __ || __ || __ || ___
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|M313||821||10.7||13||5||20||50
 
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! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
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|'''64'''||57&nbsp;''(+7)''||46&nbsp;''(+18)''||28&nbsp;''(+36)''||21&nbsp;''(+43)''||1&nbsp;''(+63)''||No|| __
 
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'''Notes''':
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*As they are modeled by sets of 2, shells disappear from the rack only after you've fired both shells in the set.
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*Racks 4 and 5 are first stage ammo racks. They totals 27 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
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*These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 4 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 3.
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*Full reload speed will be realized as long as shells are available in the ready racks 4 and 5.  If the ready rack is empty, a penalty to reload speed will occur.
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*Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from racks 1 to 3 into racks 5 then 4. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.
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*If you pack 21&nbsp;''(+43)'' shells, it will keep the front hull and the turret bustle empty of ammo.
  
 
=== Machine guns ===
 
=== Machine guns ===
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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|Pintle||900 (200)||577||-10°/+60°||±180°
 
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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|Coaxial||5,950 (250)||500||N/A||N/A
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The stock grind of the Magach 2 is problematic since the M332 APCR shot is the only stock ammunition provided, excluding the HE shell. Because of the lacklustre performance of APCR shots against angles, and the limited post-penetration damage it inflicts, players need to aim very carefully. Players may find the most success through flanking, and assisting teammates disable enemy armour. Sticking close to allies is near mandatory, as being caught off guard with the APCR is often times a death sentence. Players should prioritize unlocking the M82 APCBC round immediately, as it improves the tank's offensive capability significantly. Along with the Magach 2 decent manoeuvrability while stock, flanking with the APCBC shell is a viable, and quite effective, option.
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'''''Spaded Gameplay:'''''
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The Magach 2 is a powerful tank. The M431 HEATFS round has adequate penetration, and in the event that a round with higher post penetration effects is needed, the M82 APCBC is also available. The gun and reload rate are comparable to other main battle tanks of the battle rating, although the Magach 2 relies on its HEATFS round for most situations. The armour on the Magach 2 is adequate, able to bounce enemy shells depending on the angle. The night vision image intensifier equipment and IR lamp can be a big advantage during night battles, but Magach 2 players should be careful not to expose themselves using their own IR lamp. The Magach 2 does not excel spectacularly in any way, but it is an adequate medium tank that is well suited to most situations.
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'''''Close Range Engagements:'''''
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The Magach 2 is capable at close range, but it is not exceptional. It has decent acceleration and gun handling, meaning it will do decently. Additionally the armour can prove useful even at close range. The only issue for the Magach 2 at close range is the post penetration on the HEATFS round. Generally using the APCBC round is more effective at close ranges.
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'''''Long Range Engagements:'''''
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The Magach 2 is very capable at long range. The HEATFS round will easily penetrate almost any enemy tank at any range. The biggest issues the Magach 2 will face in regards to long range engagements is the velocity and drop on the HEATFS round. Once this can be accounted for, it will perform very well. Additionally, the armour is even more effective at long range.
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'''''Gameplay summary:'''''
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Although the Magach 2 is very difficult to play when stock, it is an adequate frontline tank while spaded. The good HEATFS round gives it a strong position in the German tech tree. The Magach 2 is a true main battle tank, and will perform well in any situation. The one disadvantage the M48 may suffer from is a lack of a stabilizer on the main gun. While most tanks which it faces also lack stabilization, those that have it will have a big advantage over the Magach 2.
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
  
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'''Pros:'''
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*'''Decent frontal hull armour, impenetrable UFP for most conventional ammo'''
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*'''Good firepower'''
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*'''Good mobility'''
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*'''Has a commander's .50 calibre machine gun'''
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*'''APCBC round with devastating high-explosive filler for great damage upon penetration'''
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*'''Surprisingly survivable, two crew members often survive a shot'''
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*'''Gun mantlet tend to stop conventional rounds'''
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*'''More favourable matchmaking compared to other 90-mm armed M48 Pattons'''
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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*'''Difficult APCR stock grind'''
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*'''Turret armour isn't reliable'''
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*'''Commander's cupola weak spot'''
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*'''Ineffective armour in an uptier'''
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*'''No stabilizer'''
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*'''Ammunition explosions are common as most of the shells are in the front next to the driver'''
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{{Israel medium tanks}}
 
{{Israel medium tanks}}

Revision as of 14:42, 31 March 2022

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
This page is about the Israeli medium tank Magach 2. For other versions, see Magach (Family).
Magach 2
il_magach_2.png
GarageImage Magach 2.jpg
Magach 2
Israel flag.png Israel
IV Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
7.7 7.7 7.7
Class:
Research:35 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:210 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Magach 2 is a rank IV Israeli medium tank with a battle rating of 7.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull110 / 76 / 25
Turret130 / 76 / 51
Crew4 people
Visibility117 %

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour (hull roof, hull rear - engine vents, turret roof, turret ring)
  • Cast homogeneous armour (hull, turret, cupola)
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull 85-200 mm (59-74°) Front glacis

63-200 mm (13-60°) Lower glacis

76 mm (5-45°) Front

51 mm (0-44°) Rear

35 mm Top

25 mm (32-62°) Bottom

57 mm (0-58°)

30 mm Engine access panel 12.7 mm (76°) Engine vents

Turret 83.2-173 mm (0-48°) Turret front

152 + 82 mm (17-26°) Gun mantlet

69-100 mm (12-36°) 51-55 mm (2-71°)

25.4 mm (75-82°) Underpart of the turret

25-69 mm
Cupola 70 mm

Notes:

  • Suspension wheels, tracks and torsion bars are 20 mm thick.
  • The turret ring is 70 mm thick.

The armour of the Magach 2 is identical to the M48A1. The ammo rack in the turret is removed and the shape of the front hull ammo racks are improved. The front armour is able to handle almost most APHE shells it might face, but struggles against HEATFS and APDS rounds. The lower front plate is a weak spot. The sides are decently armoured, but not thick enough to make angling the hull a valid tactic. Some thin vents on the top of the hull are vulnerable to strafing runs by enemy aircraft, which may cause engine fires. Overall, the Magach 2 has excellent armour protection for its tier.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB54 / 10 km/h
RB and SB49 / 9 km/h
Number of gears6 forward
2 back
Weight47.8 t
Engine power
AB1 574 hp
RB and SB825 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB32.9 hp/t
RB and SB17.3 hp/t

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 54 10 47.8 _,___ 1,574 __.__ 32.93
Realistic 49 9 _,___ 825 __.__ 17.26

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 620 → 4 742 Sl icon.png
RB4 097 → 5 367 Sl icon.png
SB5 812 → 7 613 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications61 600 Rp icon.png
102 500 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 800 Ge icon.png
Crew training61 000 Sl icon.png
Experts210 000 Sl icon.png
Aces890 Ge icon.png
Research Aces570 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
120 / 180 / 200 % Sl icon.png
178 / 178 / 178 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new tank traks.png
Tracks
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
2 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 700 Sl icon.png
160 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
2 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 700 Sl icon.png
160 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 300 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 600 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 600 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
2 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 700 Sl icon.png
160 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement il.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 300 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
90mm_us_M82_m48_ammo_pack
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods tank cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Research:
2 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 700 Sl icon.png
160 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
90mm_us_T142E3_HESH_ammo_pack
Research:
2 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 700 Sl icon.png
160 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 300 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
90mm_us_M431_HEAT_ammo_pack
Research:
3 800 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 300 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 600 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
90mm_us_M313_Smoke_ammo_pack
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 600 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods tank rangefinder.png
Rangefinder
Research:
4 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 600 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Main armament

90 mm M41 cannon
Ammunition64 rounds
First-order27 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
8.7 → 6.7 s
Vertical guidance-9° / 19°
Main article: M41 (90 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: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. 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.

90 mm M41 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 64 -9°/+19° ±180° N/A 22.8 31.6 38.4 42.5 45.2 9.75 8.63 7.95 7.50
Realistic 14.3 16.8 20.4 22.6 24.0

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
M332 shot APCR 321 316 292 265 240 218
T142E3 HESH 102 102 102 102 102 102
M82 shot APCBC 185 182 170 155 142 130
M431 shell HEATFS 320 320 320 320 320 320
M71 shell HE 13 13 13 13 13 13
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
Mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
M332 shot APCR 1,249 5.7 N/A N/A N/A 66° 70° 72°
M82 shot APCBC 853 10.94 1.2 14 137.2 48° 63° 71°
M82 shot APCBC 853 10.94 1.2 14 137.2 48° 63° 71°
M431 shell HEATFS 1,216 5.8 0.05 0.1 712.64 65° 72° 77°
M71 shell HE 823 10.55 0 0.1 925 79° 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)
M313 821 10.7 13 5 20 50

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
64 57 (+7) 46 (+18) 28 (+36) 21 (+43) 1 (+63) No __

Notes:

  • As they are modeled by sets of 2, shells disappear from the rack only after you've fired both shells in the set.
  • Racks 4 and 5 are first stage ammo racks. They totals 27 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
  • These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 4 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 3.
  • Full reload speed will be realized as long as shells are available in the ready racks 4 and 5. If the ready rack is empty, a penalty to reload speed will occur.
  • Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from racks 1 to 3 into racks 5 then 4. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.
  • If you pack 21 (+43) shells, it will keep the front hull and the turret bustle empty of ammo.

Machine guns

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun
Ammunition1 400 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate575 shots/min
Vertical guidance-9° / 60°
7.62 mm M73 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition5 500 rounds
Belt capacity250 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate500 shots/min
Main articles: M2HB (12.7 mm), M73 (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.

12.7 mm M2HB
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Pintle 900 (200) 577 -10°/+60° ±180°
7.62 mm M73
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 5,950 (250) 500 N/A N/A

Usage in battles

Stock Gameplay:

The stock grind of the Magach 2 is problematic since the M332 APCR shot is the only stock ammunition provided, excluding the HE shell. Because of the lacklustre performance of APCR shots against angles, and the limited post-penetration damage it inflicts, players need to aim very carefully. Players may find the most success through flanking, and assisting teammates disable enemy armour. Sticking close to allies is near mandatory, as being caught off guard with the APCR is often times a death sentence. Players should prioritize unlocking the M82 APCBC round immediately, as it improves the tank's offensive capability significantly. Along with the Magach 2 decent manoeuvrability while stock, flanking with the APCBC shell is a viable, and quite effective, option.

Spaded Gameplay:

The Magach 2 is a powerful tank. The M431 HEATFS round has adequate penetration, and in the event that a round with higher post penetration effects is needed, the M82 APCBC is also available. The gun and reload rate are comparable to other main battle tanks of the battle rating, although the Magach 2 relies on its HEATFS round for most situations. The armour on the Magach 2 is adequate, able to bounce enemy shells depending on the angle. The night vision image intensifier equipment and IR lamp can be a big advantage during night battles, but Magach 2 players should be careful not to expose themselves using their own IR lamp. The Magach 2 does not excel spectacularly in any way, but it is an adequate medium tank that is well suited to most situations.

Close Range Engagements:

The Magach 2 is capable at close range, but it is not exceptional. It has decent acceleration and gun handling, meaning it will do decently. Additionally the armour can prove useful even at close range. The only issue for the Magach 2 at close range is the post penetration on the HEATFS round. Generally using the APCBC round is more effective at close ranges.

Long Range Engagements:

The Magach 2 is very capable at long range. The HEATFS round will easily penetrate almost any enemy tank at any range. The biggest issues the Magach 2 will face in regards to long range engagements is the velocity and drop on the HEATFS round. Once this can be accounted for, it will perform very well. Additionally, the armour is even more effective at long range.

Gameplay summary:

Although the Magach 2 is very difficult to play when stock, it is an adequate frontline tank while spaded. The good HEATFS round gives it a strong position in the German tech tree. The Magach 2 is a true main battle tank, and will perform well in any situation. The one disadvantage the M48 may suffer from is a lack of a stabilizer on the main gun. While most tanks which it faces also lack stabilization, those that have it will have a big advantage over the Magach 2.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Decent frontal hull armour, impenetrable UFP for most conventional ammo
  • Good firepower
  • Good mobility
  • Has a commander's .50 calibre machine gun
  • APCBC round with devastating high-explosive filler for great damage upon penetration
  • Surprisingly survivable, two crew members often survive a shot
  • Gun mantlet tend to stop conventional rounds
  • More favourable matchmaking compared to other 90-mm armed M48 Pattons

Cons:

  • Difficult APCR stock grind
  • Turret armour isn't reliable
  • Commander's cupola weak spot
  • Ineffective armour in an uptier
  • No stabilizer
  • Ammunition explosions are common as most of the shells are in the front next to the driver

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