Merkava 3 vs Merkava 4
| Israeli tank, approximately 1000 built, features a 120mm gun and modular armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.5 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 | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 60mm mortar |
| 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 Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava 3's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Merkava 3's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is longer at 9.04 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Merkava 4 require?
Both the Merkava 3 and Merkava 4 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Merkava 4?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.