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Al Khalid vs Merkava 3

Overview

The Al Khalid and the Merkava 3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Israeli Military Industries respectively.

The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the Merkava 3. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 55 km/h for the Merkava 3. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 500 km for the Merkava 3. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the Merkava 3 carries a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.

The Al Khalid has been produced in 310 units vs 1,000 for the Merkava 3. Unit cost is $4M for the Al Khalid vs $3.5M for the Merkava 3. The Merkava 3 entered service 12 years before the Al Khalid (1989 vs 2001).

Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments.
Profile of Al Khalid
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 310 units
Estimated unit price $4 million
Israeli tank, approximately 1000 built, features a 120mm gun and modular armor.
Profile of Merkava 3
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 1,000 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 3
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds)
Combat weight 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h
Operational range 500 km
Length 8.80 m
Width 3.70 m
Height 2.80 m
Crew 4
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Merkava 3?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Merkava 3?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Merkava 3 require?
The Merkava 3 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or Merkava 3?
The Al Khalid is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 310 units of the Al Khalid.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Merkava 3?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.