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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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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