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MaGach 7c (gimmel)

 

 

 

7c lead photo

The MaGach 7c is the final improvement of the M60 'slick' MBT in IDF service. It is Identified by a wedge shaped turret, bazooka skirts, Merkava track and 6 round smoke grenade launchers on both sides of the turret. The hull has added armour on the fenders and nose of the tank while retaining its ability to mount engineer equipment. These vehicles are now slowly being removed from frontline service and replaced with Merkava 3/4 off assembly lines.

The vehicle photos below are from the Museum at Latrun. It was refurbished after being damaged and having a catastrophic fire evidence of which is still visible. Again a full large size photo walk around will appear on our webshots pages in the future.

7c front detail
Magach 7c left side
Photo 1a: The above photo shows to good effect the substantial armour added to the nose of the tank. Take note that accommodation has been made for attaching the various engineer implements available such as the Nochri mine roller system. One can also see the MErkava 1/2 style track added to the vehicle. in general these vehicle retained there early type road wheels. Although as seen in the Lead photo it is not uncommon to see latter type (#1 & #2 road wheels left side above) mounted as well. although in the case of this vehicle it maybe to put stronger wheels on the front due to the added weight of the armour package.
7c light mount front view
light mount side view
Photos 2 & 3: The two photos above show the detail of the new headlights mounted on the added armour. Note that the fender support is shortened and bolted to the added armour. This may or may not be how it is attached to the hull, as it may rest on the lower tow ring points and held in place place by the two fender support points. Lastly note lifting ring and upper attachment point for Items like Nochri mine roller.
7c front right fender area
right  front fender shielld mount
Photo 4 : In this photo we can see the layout of the front right  passive armour. note what seems to be an added missing fender support . Photo 5 : Shows a close up of the forward mounting method for the side shields as well as the forward mounting of the support rail to the fender passive armour block.
left side mounting detail
left side shield mounting detail 2
Photo 6: here we can see the whole left side with the two types of mounting clips. Photo 7: Is a close up of the second type of mounting clip and the bolt heads attaching to the fender supports.
fender mouted spare track 1
fender mouted track detail 2
Photo 8 is an over head view of the two spare track parts on the left rear  fender, note method of attachment. Photo 9 is of the same track storage. Note hole on guide tooth, this hole is only on the wider 5 fingered side of the track .
7c rear view
close up detail oil storge box
Photo 10  shows a fairly standard M60 rear except for the four towing points vs. 2 on US variants Photo 11 is a close up of the spare oil storage box and rear mounted infantry phone the latter is standard US type.