Challenger vs Merkava 3
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1983, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems with 420 built. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 420 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.5 million |
| Israeli tank, approximately 1000 built, features a 120mm gun and modular armor. | |
| 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 | 62.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 56 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.95 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV12 26Â litre diesel 1,200Â hp (895Â kW) |
| Main armament | Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62Â mm L8A2 |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| 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 Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Challenger and Merkava 3 require?
The Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Merkava 3's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 420 units of the Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Challenger and Merkava 3?
The Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.