Magach 7 vs Olifant 1
| 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 |
| South African tank, 250 units built, manufactured by OMC Engineering. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | OMC Engineering |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 57.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.33 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 56.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm AA machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Magach 7 or Olifant 1?
The Magach 7 is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Magach 7 or Olifant 1?
The Magach 7 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Magach 7 or Olifant 1?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the Olifant 1's 56.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Magach 7 or Olifant 1?
The Magach 7 is longer at 9.33 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Magach 7 and Olifant 1 require?
Both the Magach 7 and Olifant 1 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magach 7 or Olifant 1?
The Olifant 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the Magach 7 and Olifant 1?
The Magach 7 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Olifant 1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.