Egyptian Tanks:
1. T-55: The T-55 was the main battle tank used by Egypt in large numbers. It was a Soviet-made tank, based on the earlier T-54 but with several improvements, including a more powerful engine and better fire control systems. The T-55 had 100 mm main gun and a coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun. Its armor protection was relatively good for its time, but it was vulnerable to modern anti-tank missiles.
2. T-62: The T-62 was a more advanced Soviet-made tank that was used by Egypt in smaller numbers during the 1973 war. It featured better armor protection and a more powerful 115 mm main gun compared to the T-55. The T-62 had improved fire control systems and was considered a formidable tank at the time.
Israeli Tanks:
1. Centurion: The Centurion was a British-made tank that formed the backbone of the Israeli armored forces during the 1973 war. It had good all-around armor protection and was armed with a 105 mm main gun. The Centurion was known for its reliability and was well-suited for the terrain and conditions of the Sinai Desert.
2. M48 Patton: The M48 Patton was an American-made tank that was used by Israel during the 1973 war. It was based on the earlier M47 Patton but had several upgrades, including a more powerful engine and improved fire control systems. The M48 was armed with a 90 mm main gun. It was used in conjunction with the Centurion during the war.
3. M60 Patton: The M60 Patton was a more modern American-made tank that was also used by Israel in limited numbers during the 1973 war. It had improved armor protection compared to the M48 and was armed with a powerful 105 mm main gun. The M60 saw limited action in the war, mainly in the later stages.
It's worth noting that the Egyptians also used a small number more advanced Soviet-made tanks, such as the T-62, during the war, while the Israelis captured and made use of some Soviet tanks and artillery abandoned by the Egyptians during their initial advances.