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Bani Hashim Karrar vs Merkava 4

Bani Hashim Karrar vs Merkava 4 at a glance — weight 51,000 vs 65,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 64 km/h, range 550 vs 500 km, crew 3 (driver, commander and gunner) vs 4.

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🇮🇷 Bani Hashim KarrarFull specs
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🇮🇱 Merkava 4Full specs
Specifications
Bani Hashim Karrar Merkava 4
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 800 units 360 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.5 million
Combat weight 51.0 tons 65.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 64 km/h
Operational range 550 km 500 km
Length 9.78 m 9.04 m
Width 3.70 m 3.72 m
Height 2.50 m 2.66 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander and gunner) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Bani Hashim Karrar Merkava 4
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon coaxial 7.62mm machine gun 1 60mm mortar
Engine 1000 hp diesel Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Former operators · 800 built
  • 🇮🇷 Iran
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Largest operators · in service
  • 🇮🇱 Israel 400 +200
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bani Hashim Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Bani Hashim 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 Bani Hashim Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Bani Hashim Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Merkava 4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Bani Hashim Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Bani Hashim Karrar's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Bani Hashim Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Bani Hashim Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Bani Hashim Karrar and Merkava 4 require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Bani Hashim Karrar.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bani Hashim Karrar or Merkava 4?
The Bani Hashim 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 Bani Hashim Karrar and Merkava 4?
The Bani Hashim 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.