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Merkava 3 vs Sabra

Merkava 3 vs Sabra at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 48 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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Specifications
Merkava 3 Sabra
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 400 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 8.80 m 9.40 m
Width 3.70 m 3.63 m
Height 2.80 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 Sabra
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp
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  • 🇮🇱 Israel 500 +200
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  • 🇹🇷 Turkey 165
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Sabra's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Sabra's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Sabra's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Sabra is longer at 9.40 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Sabra require?
Both the Merkava 3 and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 400 units of the Sabra.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Sabra?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.