Magach is the IDF name for the Patton (M48 and M60 series) tanks in Israeli service. Israel made an application to the US in 1955 to purchase 60 M47 tanks and after the US refused, Israel …

The first M48 Patton tanks acquired by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were purchased from West Germany in the early 1960s (M48A2 variant) in a secret arms deal, followed by deliveries …

Beginning in 1959, most American M48A1s and M48A2s were upgraded to the M48A3 model. The M48 Patton-series saw widespread service with the United States and NATO until it was …

During the late 1970's Israel received 150 M48A5 tanks from US, designated Magach 5 by the IDF. From 1980 to 1985 Israel received another 300 M60A3 tanks from the US. Until 1982, the …

Luckily all of the necessary parts were conveniently included in the Legend IDF Magach3 Conversion set for the Tamiya M48 kit. I agonized for a long time on whether to use an Urdan …

Nov 17, 2018 · The M48A3 modification fitted M48A1s with a diesel engine for greater fuel economy and reduced danger from fuel explosions.

M48A3 Patton Tank. The IDF purchased the Patton tank during the mid-1960s. They took part in the Six Day War (1967) in the northern Sinai and Refidim, and even reached the Suez Canal. …

May 17, 2010 · This is my latest project for a customer. It is an IDF Megach 3 circa 1973. It is basically an M48A3 with a 105mm L7A2 (US M68) barrel. Here is the actual tank. I started …

May 18, 2018 · The Magach 5 Main Battle Tank is in its core an upgraded M48A5 American MBT, which in turn is an upgraded M48A3. The Magach story is quite long and interesting – for the …

The IDF acquired American M48 Patton tanks. They were upgraded to include a Diesel engine, a 105 mm gun, a low silhouette commander's cupola and a modern radio communication …