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SIDAM 25 Mistral: The Same, but Better

The SIDAM 25 Mistral was an attempt by Otobreda to improve upon the SIDAM 25 by adding two Mistral surface-to-air missile pods to the platform, with the goal of increasing the maximum range of engagement against air targets. Despite this effective solution to a crippling problem, the new SIDAM 25 Mistral was not adopted by any military, not even the Italian Army, which was the main and only user of the SIDAM 25. In War Thunder, the SIDAM 25 Mistral finally becomes a capable SPAA, with the ability to hit targets several kilometers away, while still retaining its four powerful 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannons to deal with foes who get too close.

SIDAM 25: Italian Air Defence in the Cold War

The SIDAM 25 (Sistema Italiano Difesa Aerea Mobile 25) was an Italian SPAA produced by Otobreda and operated by the Italian Army. It entered into service in 1987 and kept serving with the Italian armed forces until the early 2000s. This vehicle was based on the M113 chassis with a new turret and gun system. The SIDAM 25 was armed with four 25 mm Oerlikon KBA cannons and a modern optronic system. In War Thunder, the SIDAM 25 is an anti-aircraft system capable of obliterating low-flying aircrafts thanks to the firepower of its four cannons. Sadly, it struggles against air targets beyond 2 km, and it is equipped with limited anti-tank capabilities.

History of the Magach 1

The Magach 1 was one of the first, modern, US-made main battle tanks to enter into the Israeli armored corps during the second half of the 1960s. Despite not taking part directly in the conflicts that occurred in those years, the Magach 1 was instrumental in bolstering the numbers and effectiveness of the IDF (Israeli Defense Force). This article aims to offer the reader a brief overview of its history before its retirement and conversion to the Magach 3.

History of the Machbet: Israeli Super Vulcan

The Machbet is a self-propelled anti-aircraft system developed by IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) during the first half of the 1990s. The Machbet goal was to upgrade the existing M163 VADS to modern standards and to extend its range and capabilities. It officially entered into service in the Israeli Air Force (IAF) anti-air division in 1997. This article aims to offer the reader an overview of its history during the almost 10 years of service in the Israeli armed forces.

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