Israeli Magach 7 Main Battle Tank

The Israeli Magach 7 was a heavily modified development of the American M60 tank family. Additional armor, changes to automotive systems, and other improvements reflected Israeli combat experience and modernization priorities. It retained the older family’s basic lineage while differing substantially from an original M60, and it served alongside rather than simply becoming another name for the Merkava.

The Magach name covered several Israeli adaptations of American Patton-family tanks, making the number and subvariant important. Magach 7 developments incorporated distinctive passive armor packages and improvements intended to keep older hulls effective against evolving threats. Different arrangements produced visibly different turret shapes. These tanks served through the later period of Israeli reliance on upgraded imported designs, while indigenous Merkava production expanded. Their history illustrates the value and limits of extending an established platform through protection, fire-control, and automotive modernization.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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