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Overview
The Merkava and the Merkava 3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Israeli Military Industries respectively.
The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the Merkava 3. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 55 km/h for the Merkava 3. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 500 km for the Merkava 3. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Merkava 3 carries a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.
The Merkava has been produced in 2,270 units vs 1,000 for the Merkava 3. Unit cost is $3M for the Merkava vs $3.5M for the Merkava 3. The Merkava entered service 10 years before the Merkava 3 (1979 vs 1989).
The Merkava 3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Merkava's 61.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is longer at 8.80 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Merkava 3 require?
Both the Merkava and Merkava 3 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava or Merkava 3?
The Merkava has been produced in greater numbers with 2,270 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Merkava 3?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.
