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Arjun vs Merkava 4

Arjun vs Merkava 4 at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 65,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 64 km/h, range 200 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Arjun main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Arjun
Merkava 4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 4
Specifications
Arjun Merkava 4
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 10 units 360 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 65.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 64 km/h
Operational range 200 km 500 km
Length 9.99 m 9.04 m
Width 3.84 m 3.72 m
Height 2.32 m 2.66 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Arjun Merkava 4
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 60mm mortar
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arjun or Merkava 4?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Merkava 4's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Arjun's 58.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or Merkava 4?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and Merkava 4 require?
Both the Arjun and Merkava 4 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or Merkava 4?
The Arjun is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Merkava 4 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and Merkava 4?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.