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M1 Abrams vs Merkava 3

M1 Abrams vs Merkava 3 at a glance — weight 66,800 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 55 km/h, range 426 vs 500 km, crew — vs 4.

M1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1 Abrams
Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3
Specifications
M1 Abrams Merkava 3
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer General Dynamics Corp. Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 10,300 units 1,000 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $3.5 million
Combat weight 66.8 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 426 km 500 km
Length 9.77 m 8.80 m
Width 3.66 m 3.70 m
Height 2.44 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M1 Abrams Merkava 3
Main armament 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds 1 60mm mortar
Engine Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Merkava 3's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Merkava 3 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Merkava 3's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Merkava 3?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.