Magach 7 vs Type 79
Overview
The Magach 7 and the Type 79 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively.
The Magach 7 weighs 57.3 tons vs 39.0 tons for the Type 79. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Magach 7 vs 50 km/h for the Type 79. Operational range is 450 km for the Magach 7 vs 440 km for the Type 79. The Magach 7 is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun, while the Type 79 carries a 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun.
| 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, a Norinco product, features a 105mm rifled gun, but production and service details are unavailable. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 57.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.33 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.30 m ◉ |
| 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 | 39.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.55 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 100 smoothbore 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 79?
The Type 79 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 79?
The Magach 7 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 79's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Magach 7 or Type 79?
The Magach 7 is heavier at 57.3 tons combat weight compared to the Type 79's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Magach 7 or Type 79?
The Magach 7 is longer at 9.33 meters compared to the Type 79's 8.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Magach 7 and Type 79 require?
The Magach 7 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 79's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Magach 7 and Type 79?
The Magach 7 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Type 79 carries 1 100 smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.