War Thunder M60 (2024)

FAQs

Is the M60 good in War Thunder? ›

Usage in battles

However, do not let the M60 be seen and the longer it can stay hidden, the higher the chances of finding more tanks off guard and surviving the match. Try to attack from long distances: The M60 has a very powerful and accurate cannon.

The M60 was deployed to West Germany to counter the threat presented from the T-54s and T-55s of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact as well as to South Korea but was never sent to South Vietnam mainly due to unfavorable terrain and the general lack of significant numbers of North Vietnamese armor.

The M60 tank entered service with the U.S. military in 1960 and served until 1991 and as a training aid until 2005. During this time it was the primary tank of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. The M60 tank was exported to 26 other nations, and continues to serve in a military role in some parts of the world.

Description. The Type 5 is currently the most powerful gun mounted on an IJA tank in War Thunder. It draws parallels to the famed German 88 mm KwK43, sporting similar muzzle velocity and penetration, but with significantly increased explosive filler and improved angled armour penetration.

The M60 can be accurately fired at short ranges from the shoulder thanks to its design. This was an initial requirement for the design and a hold-over in concept from the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle. It may also be fired from the integral bipod, M122 tripod, and some other mounts.

Nicknamed “the Pig” because of its voracious appetite for ammunition, the M60 remained an integral tool for Army and Marine Corps infantry squads until the 1990s.

Federal law prohibits the possession of newly manufactured machine guns, but permits the transfer of machine guns lawfully owned prior to May 19, 1986, if the transfer is approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives. As a result, a substantial number of machine guns are still in circulation.

During the Vietnam War, the United States relied on the M60 and the M219 for medium machine guns. The M60 was favored by ground forces for its durability and high rate of fire, but malfunctions spurred the Department of Defense to explore possible alternatives. The M240 emerged as the best replacement for the M60.

To legally own a machine gun, you first have to apply for approval from the federal government. After purchasing the gun, you must fill out an ATF Form 4 application and wait for approval before taking possession of the firearm.

It stands for “Model” and means the unit is a standard production model. So an M16 literally just means “weapon, Model 16”.

Can a civilian own an m16a1? ›

Can I legally own an M16? Owning an M16 is more restricted than owning an AR-15 due to its fully automatic capability. In the United States, civilians can own an M16 if it was manufactured and registered before May 19, 1986, and they comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding firearm ownership.

The F11F-1 Tiger is a supersonic carrier-based jet fighter equipped with the Wright J65-W-18 engine. The plane is able to reach about Mach 1 speed in level speed (climbing may be necessary) making it one of the fastest planes at its battle rating, but getting it past that speed will require some diving.

108A was armed with a massive 102 mm 102/35 mod. 14 cannon (a bored-out version of the proven 90 mm 90/53 mod. 41 anti-tank cannon) in its fuselage, one of the largest armaments ever fitted onto an aircraft at that time.

Introduced in Update 1.67 "Assault", the FV4005 Stage II is truly the epitome of a "glass cannon". With the largest-calibre conventional tank gun in the game at 183 mm, even glancing hits from its powerful HESH shells tend to result in significant damage to a target.

Universal ammunition, as the name suggests, is generally suitable for any engagement. These usually contain a mix of both incendiary and armor-piercing rounds. Air Targets ammunition is intended to destroy aircraft effectively. This belt usually contains a majority of incendiary or high-explosive rounds.

The Kh-29L is the most devastating and versatile air-launched guided missile when it comes to ground pounding. The explosive mass is something to be scared of.

Mounted on many destroyers and cruisers in the Japanese naval tech tree, the Type 93 torpedo has one of the furthest range and is one of the largest and fastest ship-launched torpedoes in the game. This powerful torpedo can allow even light ships to remain effective against the most armoured ships in the game.

It features the highest headshot damage of any LMG and a hefty 100 round magazine by default, but it's far from being one of the best LMGs in Warzone.