Merkava 3 vs T-64
The Merkava 3 and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Merkava 3 weighs 63.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava 3 vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava 3 vs 500 km for the T-64. The Merkava 3 is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The Merkava 3 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or T-64?
The T-64 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 T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava 3's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or T-64?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or T-64?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and T-64 require?
The Merkava 3 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and T-64?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.