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Al Khalid vs Merkava 3

Al Khalid vs Merkava 3 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 55 km/h, range 430 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs 4.

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇰 Al Khalid
Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3
Specifications
Al Khalid Merkava 3
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 310 units 1,000 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $3.5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 9.99 m 8.80 m
Width 3.45 m 3.70 m
Height 2.30 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid Merkava 3
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 1 60mm mortar
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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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.