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 …

Royal Thai Army M60A3 TIFCS: The M60A3 main battle tank underwent a modernization led by Elbit Systems in 2015. This upgrade introduced essential features, including a Stabilized Thermal Sight (TIFCS) for enhanced day and night operations, an Electrical Gun & Turret Drive System (EGTDS), and a Head Mirror Assembly (HMA) for improved fire control.

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 from the United States after 1965 (M48A1 and M48A2C [1] vehicles) when Germany cancelled further deliveries after the deal was exposed.

Jan 1, 2009 · o Magach 6C (6 Gimel) - Modernized M60A3. o Magach 6R (6 Resh) - Modernized M60, with engine upgraded to the AVDS-1790-2AG level (with more powerful electric generator compared to that of AVDS-1790-2A).

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 invasion of Lebanon (Operation Peace for Galilee), the IDF Patton fleet was further upgraded.

Turkish local (Aselsan) [6] enhancement of the M60T Mk III Sabra main battle tank unveiled in 2019. [7] . Fitted with a commander's independent thermal viewer (CITV), a new and locally developed Aselsan Volkan-M fire control system, an RWR/IR warning system and Aselsan PULAT [8] active protection system.

Mar 7, 2022 · IMI prototype has been tested and fired. The Sabra Main Battle Tank is a modernised upgraded M60A3, orignally developed for a proposal to Turkey by Israel Military Industries. The Sabra upgrade...

Oct 3, 2000 · Line drawing of the original M60A3 main battle tank. The Sabra main battle tank is a modernised upgraded M60A3, developed by Israel Military Industries Slavin heavy weapons …

Sep 7, 2011 · During the 1973 Yom Kippur War the US sent Israel it's newest tank - the M-60. These were pressed to service during the fighting, replacing many of the M-48s lost in combat. In the 1970's the...

Magach 6 is a name for M60, M60A1 and M60A3 in Israeli service. Fitted with the Israeli Urdan cupola. and Blazer armour (ERA). Magach 6B is Magach 6 with RISE (reliability improvement of selected equipment) program featured a new engine configuration making among others, changing engines much easier.