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Merkava 3 vs T-80

Merkava 3 vs T-80 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 46,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 70 km/h, range 500 vs 415 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3
T-80 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-80
Specifications
Merkava 3 T-80
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 1,000 units 5,500 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 46.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 415 km
Length 8.80 m 9.65 m
Width 3.70 m 3.60 m
Height 2.80 m 2.20 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 T-80
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 7.62 mm PKT coax MG
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp GTD-1250 turbine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or T-80?
The T-80 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-80?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-80's 415 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or T-80?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-80's 46.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or T-80?
The T-80 is longer at 9.65 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and T-80 require?
The Merkava 3 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or T-80?
The Merkava 3 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the T-80 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or T-80?
The T-80 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,500 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and T-80?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-80 carries 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun as its main armament.