Merkava 3 vs T-90

Overview

The Merkava 3 and the T-90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Merkava 3 weighs 63.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-90. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava 3 vs 60 km/h for the T-90. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava 3 vs 550 km for the T-90. The Merkava 3 is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the T-90 carries a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun.

The Merkava 3 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 4,000 for the T-90. Unit cost is $3.5M for the Merkava 3 vs $4.5M for the T-90.

Israeli tank, approximately 1000 built, features a 120mm gun and modular armor.
Profile of Merkava 3
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
Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant.
Profile of T-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h
Operational range 500 km
Length 8.80 m
Width 3.70 m
Height 2.80 m
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 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 9.63 m
Width 3.78 m
Height 2.22 m
Crew 3
Engine V-92S2F
Main armament 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or T-90?
The T-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Merkava 3's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or T-90?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or T-90?
The T-90 is longer at 9.63 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and T-90 require?
The Merkava 3 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or T-90?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and T-90?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.