Merkava 3 vs Type 59MII
The Merkava 3 and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively. The Merkava 3 weighs 63.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava 3 vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava 3 vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Merkava 3 is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Merkava 3 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Type 59MII?
The Merkava 3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Type 59MII?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Type 59MII?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Type 59MII require?
Both the Merkava 3 and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Type 59MII?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.