i just recently purchased the m60 a1 patton tank and have been wondering what upgrades or conversions are needed for the israeli version of the m60. all replys are thanked.


Graeme

Depends on which version you want to build. The Pattons (M48/M60) series is called Ma'Gach by the IDF. There were multiple versions from Ma'Gach 1 trough 7C. Check here for more info.

At a minimum, to make an M60A1 Ma'Gach 6, it would have reactive armor tiles and an Urdan, low profile, cupola with FN-FAL MGs.

M60A1 Patton IDF Ma'Gach 6:


Academy and Esci (now reissued by ItalerI) do great examples of Ma'Gach 6s. Getting one of them would be easier than converting one.

Thanks again arty i will check that out.


Graeme

The most recent mods barely even look like Pattons any more. Legend has the conversion set for this.

yeah ive noticed they look nothing liek the m60's shows how versatile they were to change, and to still be functioning today. i dont think i will cahnge it to the magach but i think ill jsut make it into an early version or earlybaught m60 by the israelis. but still not sure as at first thaught that this tank was used in veitnam, so no strong plans for thsi bad boy just yet but i have the idlers and suspension put together as the chasis seems to be the most original on these tanks to this day! thanks again for the help.

Graeme