Leopard 2 vs Merkava 3
Overview
The Leopard 2 and the Merkava 3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei and Israeli Military Industries respectively.
The Leopard 2 weighs 62.5 tons vs 63.0 tons for the Merkava 3. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Leopard 2 vs 55 km/h for the Merkava 3. Operational range is 340 km for the Leopard 2 vs 500 km for the Merkava 3. The Leopard 2 is armed with a Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55, while the Merkava 3 carries a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.
The Leopard 2 has been produced in 3,600 units vs 1,000 for the Merkava 3. Unit cost is $29M for the Leopard 2 vs $3.5M for the Merkava 3.
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 million |
| Israeli tank, approximately 1000 built, features a 120mm gun and modular armor. | |
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| 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 | 62.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 340 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.97 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.76 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.80 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| 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 Leopard 2 or Merkava 3?
The Leopard 2 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 Leopard 2 or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 2's 62.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 3?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and Merkava 3 require?
Both the Leopard 2 and Merkava 3 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 3?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 3?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and Merkava 3?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.