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Overview
The M1A1 Abrams and the Merkava 3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Israeli Military Industries respectively.
The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the Merkava 3. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 55 km/h for the Merkava 3. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 500 km for the Merkava 3. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Merkava 3 carries a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 1,000 for the Merkava 3. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $3.5M for the Merkava 3. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 3 years before the Merkava 3 (1986 vs 1989).
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava 3 require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava 3 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava 3?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava 3?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.
