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M48A5 Patton vs Magach 7

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Magach 7 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Magach 7
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Specifications
M48A5 Patton Magach 7
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 6,764 units 150 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 57.3 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 465 km 450 km
Length 9.15 m 9.33 m
Width 3.63 m 3.60 m
Height 3.05 m 3.30 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton Magach 7
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp

Overview

The M48A5 Patton and the Magach 7 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Detroit Tank Plant and Israeli Military Industries respectively.

The M48A5 Patton weighs 52.0 tons vs 57.3 tons for the Magach 7. Top speed is 48 km/h for the M48A5 Patton vs 48 km/h for the Magach 7. Operational range is 465 km for the M48A5 Patton vs 450 km for the Magach 7. The M48A5 Patton is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Magach 7 carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun.

The M48A5 Patton has been produced in 6,764 units vs 150 for the Magach 7. The M48A5 Patton entered service 10 years before the Magach 7 (1975 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Magach 7?
The Magach 7 is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Magach 7?
The M48A5 Patton has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Magach 7's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Magach 7?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Magach 7?
The Magach 7 is longer at 9.33 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Magach 7 require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Magach 7 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Magach 7?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Magach 7?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Magach 7 carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun as its main armament.