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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.''
 
''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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'''Armor Composition'''
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* Cast Homogeneous Armor - The main armor of the turret and hull.
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* Rolled Homogeneous Armor - Engine deck and engine compartment rear, additional armor panels (upper and lower glacis).
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* Structural Steel - Slat armor, fenders, storage boxes.
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* Gun Steel - All gun barrels.
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* Composite Screens - Sidescreens.
  
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
! 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 || 108 mm (65) ''Upper Glacis''
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137 mm (52) ''Lower Glacis'' 117 mm (55) ''Lower Glacis (Bottom)''
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114 mm ''Turret Ring Guard''
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| 36 - 70 mm ''Sides''
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50.8 mm ''Turret Ring Guard''
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| 25 mm ''Engine Compartment Rear''
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40 mm ''Rear'' 28 mm ''Lower Rear''
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50.8 mm ''Turret Ring Guard''
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| 36 mm ''Driver's Compartment''
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20 mm ''Engine Deck''
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| Turret || 230.9 mm ''Front'' Sides
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76.2 mm ''Below and Above Mantlet''<br>127 mm ''Gun Mantlet (Inner)'' 50.8 mm ''Gun Mantlet (Outer)''  
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| 53.8 - 230.9 mm ''Right Side''
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49.8 - 215.9 mm ''Left Side''
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| 57 mm ''Turret Bustle Rear''
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25.4 mm ''Lower Rear'' ''and Bustle Underside''
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| 48 mm ''Front''
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25.4 mm ''Rear''
 
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| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
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| Cupola || 35 mm (Various Angles) ''Front''  
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35 mm (Various Angles) ''Mantlet''  
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| 26 mm || 26 mm || 30 mm
 
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| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
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|Additional
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Armor
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|6.35 mm ''Turret Front (Around Mantlet)''
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25 mm ''Upper and Lower Glacis''
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|65 mm Composite Screens ''Hull Sides''
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30 mm Slat Armor ''Turret Sides''
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6.35 mm ''Front and Rear Track Guards''
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|30 mm Slat Armor ''Turret Rear''
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|25.4 mm ''Autocannon Platform''
 
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* The additional armor does not cover the entire face of the surface it is located on
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* Suspension, Road Wheels, Idler Wheel, Return Rollers, Driver Sprocket - 20 mm
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* Tracks - 30 mm
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* Turret Ring - 50.4 mm
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* Fenders - 4 mm
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* Storage boxes (4 mm) are mounted on top of the fenders
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===

Revision as of 01:16, 21 July 2020

Rank 7 USA
F-5C Pack
M60 AMBT
us_m60a3_slep.png
M60 AMBT
USA flag.png USA
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
10.0 10.0 10.0
Class:
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
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This page is about the gift American medium tank M60 AMBT. For other versions, see M60 (Family).

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

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.

Armor Composition

  • Cast Homogeneous Armor - The main armor of the turret and hull.
  • Rolled Homogeneous Armor - Engine deck and engine compartment rear, additional armor panels (upper and lower glacis).
  • Structural Steel - Slat armor, fenders, storage boxes.
  • Gun Steel - All gun barrels.
  • Composite Screens - Sidescreens.
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
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

Armor

6.35 mm Turret Front (Around Mantlet)

25 mm Upper and Lower Glacis

65 mm Composite Screens Hull Sides

30 mm Slat Armor Turret Sides

6.35 mm Front and Rear Track Guards

30 mm Slat Armor Turret Rear 25.4 mm Autocannon Platform

Notes:

  • The additional armor does not cover the entire face of the surface it is located on
  • Suspension, Road Wheels, Idler Wheel, Return Rollers, Driver Sprocket - 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

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 65 16 54.5 1,860 2,290 34.13 42.02
Realistic 58 15 1,061 1,200 19.47 22.02

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: M256 (120 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.

120 mm M256 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
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 __.__ __.__ 75.3 8.7 _.__ _.__ 6.7
Realistic 23.8 28.0 __.__ __.__ 40.0

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
M830 HEATFS 480 480 480 480 480 480
KE-W APFSDS 583 579 569 556 542 528
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%
M830 HEATFS 1,140 13.10 N/A 0.1 2,360 65° 72° 77°
KE-W APFSDS 1,585 4.00 N/A N/A N/A 78° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
40 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Additional armament

Main article: LW25 (25 mm)

Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.

25 mm LW25 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 300 (300) 201 -5°/+28° ±180° N/A 29.0 40.0 __.__ __.__ 56.0 0.5 _.__ _.__ 0.4
Realistic 18.0 21.0 __.__ __.__ 30.0

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
M792 HEI-T 3 3 3 3 3 3
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%
M792 HEI-T 900 0.50 N/A 0.1 54.4 79° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Full
Ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
1 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Machine guns

Main articles: M85 (12.7 mm), M240 (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 M85
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Pintle 900 (200) 626 -4°/+60° -95°/+160°
7.62 mm M240
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 5,950 (200) 750 N/A N/A

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).

Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts Horizontal Drive
II Suspension Brake System FPE Adjustment of Fire
III Filters Crew Replenishment Elevation Mechanism KE-W Smoke grenade
IV Transmission Engine Artillery Support Laser rangefinder NVD

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Has the second highest penetrating APFSDS round in the game (after the Swedish/Italian 625 mm 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 armor 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 means shots to the turret will almost never kill it in one shot.


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 armor such as composite or spaced armor: 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.


History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

The Shooting Range #206 - Metal Beasts section at 00:28 discusses the M60 AMBT.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the tank;
  • other literature.


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