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Leopard 2 vs Merkava 4

Leopard 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Leopard 2
Merkava 4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 4
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Specifications
Leopard 2 Merkava 4
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 3,600 units 360 units
Estimated unit price $29 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 62.5 tons 72.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 64 km/h
Operational range 340 km 500 km
Length 9.97 m 9.04 m
Width 3.76 m 3.72 m
Height 3.00 m 2.66 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Leopard 2 Merkava 4
Main armament Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG 1 60mm mortar
Engine MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 4?
The Leopard 2 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 Leopard 2 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 2's 62.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 4?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 2 and Merkava 4 require?
Both the Leopard 2 and Merkava 4 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 4?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava 4 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 2 or Merkava 4?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 2 and Merkava 4?
The Leopard 2 is armed with Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.