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Merkava 3 vs Osorio T-1

Merkava 3 vs Osorio T-1 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 39,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 70 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3
Osorio T-1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Osorio T-1
Specifications
Merkava 3 Osorio T-1
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Engesa
Number produced 1,000 units 1 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 39.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 8.80 m 9.99 m
Width 3.70 m 3.26 m
Height 2.80 m 2.37 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 Osorio T-1
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (7000 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1000 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava 3's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Osorio T-1?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Osorio T-1's 39.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Osorio T-1?
The Osorio T-1 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Osorio T-1 require?
Both the Merkava 3 and Osorio T-1 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or Osorio T-1?
The Merkava 3 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the Osorio T-1 at $1.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Osorio T-1?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 1 units of the Osorio T-1.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Osorio T-1?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Osorio T-1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel (45 shells) gun as its main armament.