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Overview
The Vickers Challenger and the Merkava 3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Vickers Defense Systems and Israeli Military Industries respectively.
The Vickers Challenger weighs 62.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the Merkava 3. Top speed is 56 km/h for the Vickers Challenger vs 55 km/h for the Merkava 3. Operational range is 450 km for the Vickers Challenger vs 500 km for the Merkava 3. The Vickers Challenger is armed with a Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun, while the Merkava 3 carries a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.
The Vickers Challenger has been produced in 420 units vs 1,000 for the Merkava 3. Unit cost is $1.5M for the Vickers Challenger vs $3.5M for the Merkava 3. The Vickers Challenger entered service 6 years before the Merkava 3 (1983 vs 1989).
Which is faster, the Vickers Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Vickers Challenger is faster with a maximum road speed of 56 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Vickers Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Vickers Challenger's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Vickers Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Challenger's 62.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Vickers Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Vickers Challenger is longer at 11.56 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Vickers Challenger and Merkava 3 require?
The Vickers Challenger requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Merkava 3's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vickers Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the Vickers Challenger at $1.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vickers Challenger or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 420 units of the Vickers Challenger.
What are the main armaments of the Vickers Challenger and Merkava 3?
The Vickers Challenger is armed with Royal Ordnance L11A5 120 mm rifled gun while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.
