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Merkava 3 vs Norinco Type 90

Merkava 3 vs Norinco Type 90 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 700 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3
Norinco Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Norinco Type 90
Specifications
Merkava 3 Norinco Type 90
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Norinco
Number produced 1,000 units 600 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $5.3 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 700 km
Length 8.80 m 9.99 m
Width 3.70 m 3.45 m
Height 2.80 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 Norinco Type 90
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V-8 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 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 Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Merkava 3's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Norinco Type 90?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Norinco Type 90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Norinco Type 90 require?
Both the Merkava 3 and Norinco Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or Norinco Type 90?
The Norinco Type 90 is more expensive at approximately $5.2 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Norinco Type 90?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 600 units of the Norinco Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Norinco Type 90?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Norinco Type 90 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.