M1A1 Abrams vs Merkava 4
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 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 | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
| 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 M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Merkava 4's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava 4 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava 4 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava 4?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.