Karrar vs Merkava 4
| Iranian main battle tank, entered service in 2020, manufactured by the Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex |
| Number produced | 800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Israeli main battle tank, entered service in 2004, with roughly 360 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Combat weight | 51.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander and gunner) |
| Engine | 1000 hp diesel |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | coaxial 7.62mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 72.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 64 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.72 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.66 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 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 Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Merkava 4's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Merkava 4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Karrar's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and Merkava 4 require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Karrar has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and Merkava 4?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.