Magach 7 vs Type 59MII
The Magach 7 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively. The Magach 7 weighs 57.3 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Magach 7 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 450 km for the Magach 7 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Magach 7 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Magach 7 has been produced in 150 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Magach 7 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the Magach 7's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Magach 7 or Type 59MII?
The Magach 7 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Magach 7 or Type 59MII?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Magach 7 or Type 59MII?
The Magach 7 is longer at 9.33 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Magach 7 and Type 59MII require?
Both the Magach 7 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magach 7 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 150 units of the Magach 7.
What are the main armaments of the Magach 7 and Type 59MII?
The Magach 7 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.