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M1 Abrams vs Magach 7

M1 Abrams vs Magach 7 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 57,300 kg, top speed 72 vs 48 km/h, range 426 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Magach 7 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Magach 7
Specifications
M1 Abrams Magach 7
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 10,300 units 150 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 57.3 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 426 km 450 km
Length 9.77 m 9.33 m
Width 3.66 m 3.60 m
Height 2.44 m 3.30 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Magach 7
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Magach 7?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Magach 7's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Magach 7?
The Magach 7 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Magach 7?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Magach 7's 57.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Magach 7?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Magach 7's 9.33 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Magach 7 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Magach 7's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Magach 7?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Magach 7?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Magach 7 carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.