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M48A5 Patton vs Merkava

M48A5 Patton vs Merkava at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 61,000 kg, top speed 48 vs 55 km/h, range 465 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 4.

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
Merkava main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava
Specifications
M48A5 Patton Merkava
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 6,764 units 2,270 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $3 million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 61.0 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 465 km 500 km
Length 9.15 m 7.60 m
Width 3.63 m 3.70 m
Height 3.05 m 2.70 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton Merkava
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 60mm mortar
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp Continental AVDS 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or Merkava?
The Merkava is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or Merkava?
The Merkava has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or Merkava?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the M48A5 Patton's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or Merkava?
The M48A5 Patton is longer at 9.15 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and Merkava require?
Both the M48A5 Patton and Merkava require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M48A5 Patton or Merkava?
The Merkava is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or Merkava?
The M48A5 Patton has been produced in greater numbers with 6,764 units compared to 2,270 units of the Merkava.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and Merkava?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the Merkava carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.