- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The Magach series of armored fighting vehicles were Israeli modifications of the American M48 and M60 tanks, which were gradually improved over the course of several decades to fit Israel’s ever changing military needs. War Thunder players can expect one vehicle of the Magach series to make its way to the game in the upcoming update 1.77. Tankers, meet the Magach 3!
During the 1960s and ‘70s, Israel purchased a number of M48 and M60 tanks from West Germany and later the USA. These tanks and their subsequent upgraded versions were named Magach. The first two Magach tanks were for the most part “stock” versions Israel initially received, without any significant retrofits. However, the first wave of major upgrades became visible with the Magach 3. This version intended to upgrade the Israeli M48s to the A4 standard, following the Six-Day-War of 1967. The Magach 3 introduced several major improvements over the previous versions, including the replacement of the 90mm with the L7 105mm cannon, an improved diesel engine and transmission as well as a low-profile commanders cupola, just to name a few.
During the Yom Kippur War of 1973, Israel suffered heavy tank losses at the hands of entrenched Egyptian infantry on the Sinai peninsula. After the war, the Israeli tank force was more than halved. Once a critical vulnerability was discovered with the location of the highly flammable hydraulic fluid of the Magach tanks, the decision was made to replace the losses sustained in the previous war with newer Magach 5 and 6 tanks during the 1970s. The newer Magach tanks would introduce more improvements over time that further tailored their performance to the IDF’s needs, but that’s a story for another day. The Magachs remained the frontline MBT of the IDF until the ‘80s and ‘90s until they were gradually being replaced by Israel’s new domestically designed Merkava tank. By 2006, all Megachs were decommissioned from active service.
In War Thunder, the Magach 3 will be a new premium vehicle available to tankers at the fifth rank of the American ground forces tree. When compared to its brothers in the regular tree, the Magach 3 appears to be somewhat of a mashup of several different vehicles, taking bits and pieces of the M48 and M60, yet remaining a unique vehicle in its own right at the same time.
- Magach 3 tank (Rank 5 USA);
- Premium account for 15 days;
- 2000 Golden Eagles;
- Pre-order bonus: unique decal "500th brigade of Israel Defense Forces";
- Pre-order bonus: unique title “Rattlesnake”.
- Pre-order bonus: Late winter camouflage
One feature of the M48 the Israelis almost immediately felt like needed changing (with many War Thunder players likely to agree), was the commander’s cupola. Realizing it was big enough to be a targets of its own, Israeli engineers decided to replace it with a low-profile one. This in turn, reduced the overall profile of the vehicle slightly and eliminated a major weakspot in the armor profile. No doubt, an improvement many aspiring owners of the Magach 3 in War Thunder will surely appreciate.
Under the hood, the Magach 3 also received some changes to make it more suitable to the IDF’s use.
After the Israelis found out that the early Magach’s (M48s) gasoline engines were very susceptible to catching fire during the Six-Day-War, the decision was made to replace these with a more conventional Continental diesel engine along with a new Allison transmission with the Magach 3. This change also had the positive effect of increasing the power output of the Magach 3 to a very respectable 750 horsepower.
In the meantime, stay tuned to the news to find out what else the next major update for War Thunder has instore for you. Until then!
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Comments (169)
Greeting, Since commenting on the Challenger 1's post have closed. I decide to take the liberty to ask here. Q: what are the prospect of adding tier V british premium tank? Will it be MBT or lighter tanks? Will it be Centurions fitted with ERA plates like M60 Rise? If Magach 3 are added to the US tech tree as premium, will S'hot Kal be added to British tech tree, or will other country's variant of british tank be chosen instead? Good job on the content as always.
By far, this dev-blog, is the one that anticipate on a personal level, maybe Merkava mark I soon, eh warthunder?
I’ll pribably buy could use another prem tank
WITH APFSDS？？？
why cant we get a Israeli tech tree so they can have their own tanks there??
Israel doesn't have a lot of indigenous designs. Besides the Merkava series, most Israeli tanks were either modifications of existing vehicles, or just other vehicles they bought from other nations. And if my experience in other games has taught me anything, people will complain A LOT about what is basically a tech tree full of clones.
I am definitely getting this as soon as I can get my hands on my new debit card
Awesome. The more newer tanks are added the more I get excited about the chances of newer aircraft. I see a Thunderchief and Starfighter in the semi-near future. Also, please add the P-59 Airacomet. An aircraft nerd like me needs the first American jet fighter.
will germany be getting a preorder tank? i like the french pack but would rather wait if a german prem tank is coming
Germany already has Rank V premium tank.
WOW so far every thing new ive seen has been a Premium Vehicle... is this the end of the normal tech tree as we know it.. Has Gaijin been taken over by Wargaming
i think you are in need of some glasses
neither the new leo nor the challenger 1 is a premium.
Hoping this means you finally decided to armor the M48 and M60 against SPAAGs since you will now have premium customers to satisfy.
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