M60A1 (AOS) - Revision history

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 * Racks 3*, 4* and 5* are first stage ammo racks. They total 37 shells and get filled first when loading up the tank.
 * These racks are also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 3 - 4 - 5 - 1 - 2.
-* If you pack 17&nbsp;''(+46)'' shells, it will keep the front hull and the turret rear empty of ammo.
+* If you pack 14&nbsp;''(+49)'' shells, it will keep the front hull and the turret rear empty of ammo.
 * Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from non-essential into ready racks. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.
 * When refilling from racks 1 and 2, the refill order of ready racks is 5 - 4 - 3.

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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:M68 (105 mm)/Ammunition|M728, M393A2, M456, M416}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|zoBPU0n65_A|'''The M60 family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:48 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|IRRJscJ8mrw|'''{{PAGENAME}} - Stock APDS Revisit''' - ''Napalmratte''|5TFgt0ka4Ww|'''{{PAGENAME}} Tank Review''' - ''NUSensei''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|zoBPU0n65_A|'''The M60 family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:48 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|IRRJscJ8mrw|'''M60A1 (AOS) - Stock APDS Revisit''' - ''Napalmratte''}}
 == See also ==

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 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 ! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! rowspan="2" | Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 ! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 |-
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 | M728 || APDS || 1,426 || 4.65 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
 |-
-| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 14.85 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
+| M393A2 || HESH || 732 || 11.2 || 0.1 || 4 || 4,310 || 73° || 77° || 80°
 |-
-| M456 || HEATFS || 1,173 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
+| M456 || HEATFS || 1,174 || 10.5 || 0.05 || 0.1 || 1,270 || 65° || 72° || 77°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Ammunition
 ! Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
+! Projectile<br>mass (kg)
 ! Screen radius<br>(m)
 ! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 ! Screen hold time<br>(s)
-! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
+! Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 |-
-| M416 || 730 || 11.4 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
+| M416 || 732 || 11.6 || 20 || 5 || 25 || 50
 |-
 |}

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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Pintle || 900 (200) || 626 || -9°/+60° || ±180°
+| Pintle || 900 (180) || 626 || -9°/+60° || ±180°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Coaxial || 5,950 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 6,000 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A
 |-
 |}

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 | about = American main battle tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | other
-| usage-1 = other M60 MBTs
+| usage-1 = other versions
 | link-1 = M60 (Family)
 | usage-2 = other uses
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 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-The M60A1 is well-protected for a medium tank of its battle rating. From the front, it can resist most types of full-calibre armour-piercing shells, even at the muzzle. Across the turret, line-of-sight armour thickness varies from approximately 200-440 mm, sufficient against all types of 105 mm APDS. Across its hull, line-of-sight protection ranges from 220 mm over the upper glacis, to 280 mm on the lower glacis. The upper glacis may be penetrated from 100 mm and 105 mm APDS from ranges inside of 1,000 m, while the lower glacis is completely immune to those shells. The M60A1's own 105 mm M728 APDS can defeat the upper glacis even at 2,500 m, but the lower glacis can reliably stop M728 at ranges exceeding 1,500 meters.
+The M60A1 is well-protected for a medium tank of its battle rating. From the front, it can resist most types of full-calibre armour-piercing shells, even at the muzzle. Across the turret, line-of-sight armour thickness varies from approximately 200-440 mm, sufficient against all types of 105 mm APDS. Across its hull, line-of-sight protection ranges from 220 mm over the upper glacis, to 280 mm on the lower glacis. The upper glacis may be penetrated from 100 mm and 105 mm APDS from ranges inside of 1,000 m, while the lower glacis is completely immune to those shells. The M60A1's own 105 mm M728 APDS can defeat the upper glacis even at 2,500 m, but the lower glacis can reliably stop M728 at ranges exceeding 1,500 m.
 The M60A1 is at risk of being engaged with APFSDS, HEAT, and large-calibre (>105 mm) APDS shells, which may easily bypass its protection, despite being stronger than average. The M60A1 also features numerous weak spots that make it vulnerable to vehicles that would not normally be expected to penetrate its armour. In particular, the mantlet, commander's cupola, and turret ring are vulnerable to APCBC shells, which can instantly destroy the tank upon detonation inside of the vehicle. The sloped turret roof is easily defeated by APFSDS and the vehicle's own M728 APDS, but with some luck, it can cause HEAT-FS and HESH shells to bounce harmlessly off.
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 '''Supporting'''
-The M60A1 (AOS) can be used very successfully in the supporting role as well, thanks to the stabilizer, good acceleration, and powerful armament. Staying behind the first line of friendly tanks prevents the enemy from firing upon it, while allowing the ability to support allied tankers where they need it. Staying back allows better situational awareness and reactionary ability. If an enemy tank begins a maneuver, the supporting tank can take action to destroy it while the frontline tanks are engaged in the brawling. Playing the supporting role allows the M60A1 (AOS) to avoid taking as much damage from enemies, whilst also supporting allies in the advance or defense. Additionally, the supporting role allows more time to retreat in the event of a strong enemy push, since the M60's reverse speed is not the greatest (although it's also not the worst). This strategy effectively limits the risks and maintains similar rewards.
+The M60A1 (AOS) can be used very successfully in the supporting role as well, thanks to the stabilizer, good acceleration, and powerful armament. Staying behind the first line of friendly tanks prevents the enemy from firing upon it, while allowing the ability to support allied tankers where they need it. Staying back allows better situational awareness and reactionary ability. If an enemy tank begins a manoeuvre, the supporting tank can take action to destroy it while the frontline tanks are engaged in the brawling. Playing the supporting role allows the M60A1 (AOS) to avoid taking as much damage from enemies, whilst also supporting allies in the advance or defense. Additionally, the supporting role allows more time to retreat in the event of a strong enemy push, since the M60's reverse speed is not the greatest (although it's also not the worst). This strategy effectively limits the risks and maintains similar rewards.
 '''Flanking'''
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Decent turning capability
 * Great off-road speed
 * Once fully upgraded it offers very sharp handling and manoeuvrability
 * Excellent acceleration when fully upgraded
-* Gun comes with AOS ([[Gun stabilizer|Add-On-Stabilizer]]) which practically eliminates gun sway even while moving, allowing for smooth aiming even while moving
+* Very good stock turret traverse speed
 '''Cons:'''
-* Very high profile due to the large and noticeable commander’s cupola
+* Very high profile due to the large and noticeable commander's cupola
-** It is a well known weak spot on M60 series tanks; it’s armor is very thin and can be penetrated easily by APCBC and HEAT rounds
+** The cupola is a well-known weak spot; its armour is very thin and can be easily penetrated by APCBC and HEAT rounds
 ** Enemy shells can bounce off the turret roof (due to the angle) and could enter the cupola
-** Commander's .50 cal HMG is slower in manoeuvrability and not as effective compared to earlier vehicles due to the limited MG elevation of the cupola
+** Commander's .50 cal HMG is slower in manoeuvrability and its effective limited due to the poor elevation of the cupola
-* Sides are at most 70 mm thick and can be penetrated easily
+* Side armour is weak and can be penetrated easily
 * Turret ring can be penetrated by even autocannons
-* Front is vulnerable to HEAT and the more powerful APHE ([[T-10M]], [[Maus]]) at close range
+* Front is vulnerable to HEAT rounds and the more powerful APHE shells close range
 == History ==
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 === M60A1 (AOS) ===
-In 1972, the M60A1 (AOS) was introduced, which gave the tank an add-on stabilization (AOS) system. It was a kit that could be applied to M60A1 tanks with very little modification to the hydraulic gun control system. The AOS allows for stabilization of the gun vertically and of the turret horizontally. This allowed the gunner to track targets and control the gun and turret while the vehicle was moving; this increased the hit-on-the-move capability significantly. Before the AOS upgrade the fire-on-the-move accuracy at 2000 meters was practically 0%, whereas with the upgrade 70% accuracy was achieved. The AOS had three modes: power-with-stabilization-on, power-with-stabilization-off, and manual. Power-with-stabilization-on was the mode which stabilized the gun, power-with-stabilization-off allowed the turret to be controlled electrically when the stabilizer was not necessary, and the manual mode allowed the crew to still traverse the turret and elevate the gun if the electrical or hydraulic systems were inoperable.
+In 1972, the M60A1 (AOS) was introduced, which gave the tank an add-on stabilization (AOS) system. It was a kit that could be applied to M60A1 tanks with very little modification to the hydraulic gun control system. The AOS allows for stabilization of the gun vertically and of the turret horizontally. This allowed the gunner to track targets and control the gun and turret while the vehicle was moving; this increased the hit-on-the-move capability significantly. Before the AOS upgrade the fire-on-the-move accuracy at 2,000 m was practically 0%, whereas with the upgrade 70% accuracy was achieved. The AOS had three modes: power-with-stabilization-on, power-with-stabilization-off, and manual. Power-with-stabilization-on was the mode which stabilized the gun, power-with-stabilization-off allowed the turret to be controlled electrically when the stabilizer was not necessary, and the manual mode allowed the crew to still traverse the turret and elevate the gun if the electrical or hydraulic systems were inoperable.
 == Media ==

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 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
-<!-- '''Last updated: 1.101.1.33''' -->
+<!-- '''Last updated: 2.15.1.70''' -->
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |-
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''63''' || 49&nbsp;''(+14)'' || 38&nbsp;''(+25)'' || 17&nbsp;''(+46)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+59)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+60)'' || No
+| '''63''' || 49&nbsp;''(+14)'' || 38&nbsp;''(+25)'' || 17&nbsp;''(+46)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+59)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+62)'' || No
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-| Pintle || 900 (200) || 625 || -9°/+60° || ±180°
+| Pintle || 900 (200) || 626 || -9°/+60° || ±180°
 |-
 |}

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=us_m60a1
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

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 | about = American main battle tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | other
-| usage-1 = other vehicles of the family
+| usage-1 = other M60 MBTs
 | link-1 = M60 (Family)
 | usage-2 = other uses
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 |-
 |}
-Notes:
+'''Notes''':
 * As they are modeled by sets of 2, shells disappear from the rack only after you fire both shells in the set.
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 * Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from non-essential into ready racks. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready racks.
 * When refilling from racks 1 and 2, the refill order of ready racks is 5 - 4 - 3.
 === Machine guns ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 The M60A1 (AOS) performs similarly to the earlier [[M60]], but with a number of differences. With the add-on stabilizer (AOS), the M60A1 is capable of firing on the move, allowing it to engage enemies much quicker and without having to stop the vehicle first. Overall, the gun handling of the M60A1 (AOS) is quite respectable. The turret traverse is good (although not outstanding) and the stabilizer allows firing on the move and much greater reactionary ability. The only letdown in this regard is the gun's elevation speed, which is slow but not exceptionally so. Just be aware that elevating or depressing the gun to get it on target may take more time than expected.
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 These characteristics allow the M60A1 (AOS) to utilize a number of tactics and strategies for success on the battlefield.
-'''Long Range Combat''' '''(a.k.a. Sniping)'''
+'''Long Range Combat'''
 Due to the high accuracy of the M68 gun and the decent and high penetration of the APDS and HEAT-FS rounds respectively, the M60A1 (AOS) can be used effectively in a long range "sniping" role. The APDS will be viable against many, if not most, targets that will be seen. But, there are certain tanks, especially heavy tanks, that will require the HEAT-FS round to dispatch with ease. As such, a mix of both types of ammunition should be carried to be loaded at the commander's discretion. At long range, the M60A1 (AOS) can be a hard target to destroy, especially when hull-down. A hull-down ability should always be a priority when looking for a position to take. Access to a rangefinder allows decently quick and accurate measurement of range to the target, allowing the M60A1 (AOS) a higher chance of hitting the target with the first shot.
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 * Decent turning capability
 * Very good stock turret traverse speed
-* Great off-road speed (but not as great as [[Leopard_I|Leopards]] and [[T-10M]]s)
+* Great off-road speed
 * Once fully upgraded it offers very sharp handling and manoeuvrability
 * Excellent acceleration when fully upgraded
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Very high profile, made worse by the M19 commander's cupola
+* Very high profile
 ** Commander's cupola armour is very large and very thin, can be penetrated easily by APCBC and HEAT rounds
 ** Enemy shells can bounce off the turret roof (due to the angle) and could enter the cupola
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=medium_tank&vehicle=us_m60a1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_m60a1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 ;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 * [[M60 (Family)]]
 == External links ==