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Merkava 3 vs Merkava 4

Merkava 3 vs Merkava 4 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 65,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 64 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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Specifications
Merkava 3 Merkava 4
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 1,000 units 360 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 65.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 64 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 8.80 m 9.04 m
Width 3.70 m 3.72 m
Height 2.80 m 2.66 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 Merkava 4
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 1 60mm mortar
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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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?
Both the Merkava 3 and Merkava 4 have an operational range of 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 65.0 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.