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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli SPAA {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]]. |
− | + | An upgrade of the [[Hovet]], the Machbet features 4 all-aspect infrared-tracking stinger missiles that allow it to engage long-range targets and an IRST tracker that is more reliable than the [[AN/VPS-2]] which also doesn't trigger aircraft RWRs. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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{{Specs-Tank-Armour}} | {{Specs-Tank-Armour}} | ||
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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.'' | |
− | + | '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations --> | |
− | + | <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof) | |
− | '''Armour type:''' | + | * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) --> |
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− | * | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Hull || | + | | Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | '''Notes:''' <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. --> | + | '''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of --> |
+ | <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. --> | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}} | {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}} | ||
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=301|rbMinHp=188}} | {{tankMobility|abMinHp=301|rbMinHp=188}} | ||
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{{main|M168 (20 mm)}} | {{main|M168 (20 mm)}} | ||
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==== Ammunition ==== | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
− | * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation| | + | * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}} |
− | * '''HEI:''' {{Annotation|HEI-T|High-explosive incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation| | + | * '''HEI-T:''' {{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}} |
− | * '''AP-I:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation| | + | * '''AP-I:''' {{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-I|Armour-piercing incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI-T*|High-explosive incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}} |
− | { | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" |
+ | ! 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 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 20 mm API || AP-I || 53 || 50 || 39 || 28 || 20 || 14 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 20 mm HEI-T || HEI-T* || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| 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% | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 20 mm API || AP-I || 1,030 || 0.15 || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 20 mm HEI-T || HEI-T* || 1,030 || 0.1 || 0 || 0.1 || 12 || 79° || 80° || 81° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ||
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! 1st<br>rack empty | ! 1st<br>rack empty | ||
! 2nd<br>rack empty | ! 2nd<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 3rd<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 4th<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 5th<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 6th<br>rack empty | ||
! Visual<br>discrepancy | ! Visual<br>discrepancy | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | '''2''' || | + | | '''2''' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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<!-- ''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.'' --> | <!-- ''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.'' --> | ||
{{main|FIM-92 Stinger}} | {{main|FIM-92 Stinger}} | ||
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==== Ammunition ==== | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
− | { | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" |
+ | ! colspan="11" | Shell details | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Range<br>(m) | ||
+ | ! 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% | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | FIM-92E || SAM || 1,000 || 6,000 || 10.1 || 1 || 0.1 || 540 || 79° || 80° || 81° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | FIM-92K || SAM || 1,000 || 6,000 || 10.1 || 1 || 0.1 || 540 || 79° || 80° || 81° | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | The FIM-92E detonates on impact while the FIM-92K has a proximity fuse. | ||
==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ||
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! Full<br>ammo | ! Full<br>ammo | ||
! 1st<br>rack empty | ! 1st<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 2nd<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 3rd<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 4th<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 5th<br>rack empty | ||
+ | ! 6th<br>rack empty | ||
! Visual<br>discrepancy | ! Visual<br>discrepancy | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | '''4''' || | + | | '''4''' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | + | Realistic Battles | |
− | + | In RB the Machbet works similarly to the Hovet, the main difference is that you get additional Stingers that increase your offensive capabilities; although this makes you a bit slower and less effective in closed spaces as the missile launcher juts out to the side. | |
− | + | If you prefer flanking then this SPAAG has the capability to do so, the only issue would be tackling steep and rough terrain as this vehicle doesn't have a great engine when stock, and can go quite fast with the upgraded engine. | |
− | If | + | Usage in battles. |
+ | |||
+ | As an AA platform- If shooting down planes and helicopters are your thing then, load up Stingers for the harder aircraft and use your Vulcan to down the other easier birds, the Vulcan has plentiful ammo and it's stock belts can decimate even the toughest of jets with a few well places shots. When it come to helicopter aim for the vitals and you will be able to bring down those choopers; against heavies like the Apache, Hind etc. use the Stingers as they have quite a lot of explosive filler to boot. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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+ | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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=== [[wt:en/news/7601-development-machbet-desert-vulcan-en|Devblog]] === | === [[wt:en/news/7601-development-machbet-desert-vulcan-en|Devblog]] === | ||
− | After the M163 VADS began being decommissioned from American service, the vehicle was heavily exported to foreign operators. Israel was one of several states which adopted the M163 VADS into its own military under the name | + | After the M163 VADS began being decommissioned from American service, the vehicle was heavily exported to foreign operators. Israel was one of several states which adopted the M163 VADS into its own military under the name ‘Hovet’ in the early 1980s. By the early 1990s however, it was realized that the system required modernization. As such, the IAI company was tasked with developing an upgrade package. |
− | Together with General Dynamics, IAI upgraded the | + | Together with General Dynamics, IAI upgraded the Hovet’s fire control system and equipped the vehicle with a Stinger missile launcher, in an effort to increase the vehicle’s effectiveness against low-flying jet aircraft. Following successful testing of the prototype in 1997, the vehicle was formally accepted into service with the IDF under the name ‘Machbet’ in 1998. In the upcoming years, several of the older Hovets were modernized to the Machbet standard. However, the Machbet only saw a short service life with the IDF. Because of changing tasks and requirements, the Machbet was officially withdrawn from active service in 2006. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== 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.'' --> | ||
+ | ''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.'' | |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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{{Manufacturer IAI}} | {{Manufacturer IAI}} | ||
{{Israel anti-aircraft vehicles}} | {{Israel anti-aircraft vehicles}} | ||
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Revision as of 16:03, 30 May 2022
This page is about the Israeli SPAA Machbet. For other versions, see M113 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Machbet is a rank VI Israeli SPAA with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change".
An upgrade of the Hovet, the Machbet features 4 all-aspect infrared-tracking stinger missiles that allow it to engage long-range targets and an IRST tracker that is more reliable than the AN/VPS-2 which also doesn't trigger aircraft RWRs.
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.
Armour type:
Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
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Hull | ___ mm | ___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom |
___ mm | ___ - ___ mm |
Turret | ___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet |
___ - ___ mm | ___ - ___ mm | ___ - ___ mm |
Cupola | ___ mm | ___ mm | ___ mm | ___ mm |
Notes:
Mobility
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 | 70 | 17 | 11.2 | 301 | 404 | 26.88 | 36.07 |
Realistic | 65 | 15 | 188 | 212 | 16.79 | 18.93 |
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Main armament
20 mm M168 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | ||||||||||||
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Mode | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 2,200 (1,100) | 3,000 | -5°/+80° | ±180° | N/A | 66.0 | 91.4 | 111.0 | 122.8 | 130.6 | 26.00 | 23.00 | 21.20 | 20.00 |
Realistic | 44.6 | 52.5 | 63.8 | 70.5 | 75.0 |
Ammunition
- Default: AP-I · HEI-T* · AP-I
- HEI-T: HEI-T* · HEI-T* · HEI-T* · AP-I
- AP-I: AP-I · AP-I · AP-I · HEI-T*
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 | ||
20 mm API | AP-I | 53 | 50 | 39 | 28 | 20 | 14 |
20 mm HEI-T | HEI-T* | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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) (g) |
Ricochet | ||
0% | 50% | 100% | |||||||
20 mm API | AP-I | 1,030 | 0.15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
20 mm HEI-T | HEI-T* | 1,030 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 12 | 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 |
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2 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Additional armament
FIM-92 Stinger missile | 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 | 4 | -10°/+70° | ±180° | N/A | 66.0 | 91.4 | 111.0 | 122.8 | 130.6 | 19.5 | 17.2 | 15.9 | 15.0 |
Realistic | 44.6 | 52.5 | 63.8 | 70.5 | 75.0 |
Ammunition
Shell details | ||||||||||
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Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Range (m) |
Projectile Mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive Mass (TNT equivalent) (g) |
Ricochet | ||
0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||
FIM-92E | SAM | 1,000 | 6,000 | 10.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 540 | 79° | 80° | 81° |
FIM-92K | SAM | 1,000 | 6,000 | 10.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 540 | 79° | 80° | 81° |
The FIM-92E detonates on impact while the FIM-92K has a proximity fuse.
Ammo racks
Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
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4 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Usage in battles
Realistic Battles
In RB the Machbet works similarly to the Hovet, the main difference is that you get additional Stingers that increase your offensive capabilities; although this makes you a bit slower and less effective in closed spaces as the missile launcher juts out to the side.
If you prefer flanking then this SPAAG has the capability to do so, the only issue would be tackling steep and rough terrain as this vehicle doesn't have a great engine when stock, and can go quite fast with the upgraded engine.
Usage in battles.
As an AA platform- If shooting down planes and helicopters are your thing then, load up Stingers for the harder aircraft and use your Vulcan to down the other easier birds, the Vulcan has plentiful ammo and it's stock belts can decimate even the toughest of jets with a few well places shots. When it come to helicopter aim for the vitals and you will be able to bring down those choopers; against heavies like the Apache, Hind etc. use the Stingers as they have quite a lot of explosive filler to boot.
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
Cons:
History
Devblog
After the M163 VADS began being decommissioned from American service, the vehicle was heavily exported to foreign operators. Israel was one of several states which adopted the M163 VADS into its own military under the name ‘Hovet’ in the early 1980s. By the early 1990s however, it was realized that the system required modernization. As such, the IAI company was tasked with developing an upgrade package.
Together with General Dynamics, IAI upgraded the Hovet’s fire control system and equipped the vehicle with a Stinger missile launcher, in an effort to increase the vehicle’s effectiveness against low-flying jet aircraft. Following successful testing of the prototype in 1997, the vehicle was formally accepted into service with the IDF under the name ‘Machbet’ in 1998. In the upcoming years, several of the older Hovets were modernized to the Machbet standard. However, the Machbet only saw a short service life with the IDF. Because of changing tasks and requirements, the Machbet was officially withdrawn from active service in 2006.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
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
Israel Aerospace Industries (התעשייה האווירית לישראל) | |
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Jet Fighters | Nesher · Kfir Canard · Kfir C.2 · Kfir C.7 |
SPAAs | Machbet |
Israel anti-aircraft vehicles | |
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Half-track | TCM-20 |
M163 derivatives | Hovet · Machbet · Imp.Chaparral |
Captured | ZSU-57-2 · ZSU-23-4 |