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Magach 7 vs T-72

Magach 7 vs T-72 at a glance — weight 57,300 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 48 vs 60 km/h, range 450 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

Magach 7 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Magach 7Full specs
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Specifications
Magach 7 T-72
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 150 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2 million
Combat weight 57.3 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 500 km
Length 9.33 m 9.73 m
Width 3.60 m 3.59 m
Height 3.30 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Magach 7 T-72
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 690 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Magach 7 or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Magach 7's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Magach 7 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Magach 7's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Magach 7 or T-72?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Magach 7 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Magach 7's 9.33 meters.
How many crew members do the Magach 7 and T-72 require?
The Magach 7 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magach 7 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the Magach 7 and T-72?
The Magach 7 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.