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Leopard 1 vs Magach 7

Leopard 1 vs Magach 7 at a glance — weight 42,400 vs 57,300 kg, top speed 65 vs 48 km/h, range 600 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

Leopard 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 1
Magach 7 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Magach 7
Specifications
Leopard 1 Magach 7
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 6,565 units 150 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons 57.3 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 600 km 450 km
Length 9.54 m 9.33 m
Width 3.37 m 3.60 m
Height 2.70 m 3.30 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 1 Magach 7
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or Magach 7?
The Leopard 1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Magach 7's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or Magach 7?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Magach 7's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Magach 7?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Magach 7?
The Leopard 1 is longer at 9.54 meters compared to the Magach 7's 9.33 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Magach 7 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Magach 7's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Magach 7?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Magach 7?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Magach 7 carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.