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 …

Israel received additional 150 M60A1 tanks from the US in 1971. By 1973, about 800 modernized M48 were in service, and non-flammable hydraulic fluid was first introduced. When the Yom …

Having built several over the last few years and AFV’s M60A1 kit #35060 and Takom’s M60A1 with the Explosive Reactive Armor, I was equally up for the challenge of the Magach 6B. This …

Feb 28, 2021 · One detail missing from the AFV Club kit is the searchlight stowage support at the back of the turret. I used the phototetched parts from the Eduard set for the Italeri/Esci M60A1 kit.

Jan 1, 2009 · o Magach 6A (6 Alef) - Modernized M60A1. All vehicles were eventually upgraded to the Magach 6B level. o Magach 6B (6 Bet) - Similarly modernized M60A1 RISE (M60A1 …

IDF M60A1 Magach 6B AFV Club | No. AF35309 | 1:35 Facts Brand: AFV Club Title: IDF M60A1 Magach 6B Number: AF35309 Scale: 1:35 Type: Full kit Released: 2018 New parts Barcode: …

Sep 7, 2011 · In the 1970's the M-60 (A1 and A3 variants) became the mainstay of the IDF's armor corps. They were upgraded with the new reactive armor cells, improved fire control …

After the Yom Kippur War the IDF received large numbers of M48, M60 and M60A1 tanks to replace the tanks that had been lost in the fierce fighting. During the late 1970's Israel received …

Magach 6 is a name for M60, M60A1 and M60A3 in Israeli service. Fitted with the Israeli Urdan cupola. and Blazer armour (ERA).

Oct 16, 2017 · In 1971 the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) purchased their first M60A1 tanks from the U.S.. On October 6, 1973 the Yom Kippur War began with Egypt and Syria against Israel. On …