Leopard 1 vs Magach 7

Overview

The Leopard 1 and the Magach 7 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Israeli Military Industries respectively.

The Leopard 1 weighs 42.4 tons vs 57.3 tons for the Magach 7. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Leopard 1 vs 48 km/h for the Magach 7. Operational range is 600 km for the Leopard 1 vs 450 km for the Magach 7. The Leopard 1 is armed with a 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun, while the Magach 7 carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.

The Leopard 1 has been produced in 6,565 units vs 150 for the Magach 7.

German tank, entering service in 1965, was manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with 6,565 units built.
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei
Number produced 6,565 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million
Israeli heavy tank, approximately 150 units built, upgraded M60 Patton with reactive armor.
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 150 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 42.4 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h
Operational range 600 km
Length 9.54 m
Width 3.37 m
Height 2.70 m
Crew 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader)
Engine MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp
Main armament 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial)
Combat weight 57.3 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h
Operational range 450 km
Length 9.33 m
Width 3.60 m
Height 3.30 m
Crew 4
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)

Performance Radar Chart

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.