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Magach 7 vs Sabra

Magach 7 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Magach 7
Sabra main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Sabra
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Specifications
Magach 7 Sabra
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 150 units 400 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 57.3 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 450 km 450 km
Length 9.33 m 9.40 m
Width 3.60 m 3.63 m
Height 3.30 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Magach 7 Sabra
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp

Overview

The Magach 7 and the Sabra are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Israeli Military Industries respectively.

The Magach 7 weighs 57.3 tons vs 55.0 tons for the Sabra. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Magach 7 vs 48 km/h for the Sabra. Operational range is 450 km for the Magach 7 vs 450 km for the Sabra. The Magach 7 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Sabra carries a 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun.

The Magach 7 has been produced in 150 units vs 400 for the Sabra. The Magach 7 entered service 22 years before the Sabra (1985 vs 2007).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Magach 7 or Sabra?
The Sabra is faster with a maximum road speed of 48 km/h compared to the Magach 7's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Magach 7 or Sabra?
The Sabra has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Magach 7's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Magach 7 or Sabra?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the Sabra's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Magach 7 or Sabra?
The Sabra is longer at 9.40 meters compared to the Magach 7's 9.33 meters.
How many crew members do the Magach 7 and Sabra require?
Both the Magach 7 and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magach 7 or Sabra?
The Sabra has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the Magach 7 and Sabra?
The Magach 7 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.