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Merkava 3 vs Type 99

Merkava 3 vs Type 99 at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 65 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3Full specs
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🇨🇳 Type 99Full specs
Specifications
Merkava 3 Type 99
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 1,300 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $2.5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 8.80 m 9.99 m
Width 3.70 m 3.45 m
Height 2.80 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 Type 99
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 1500 hp
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  • 🇮🇱 Israel 500 +200
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  • 🇨🇳 China 1370
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Type 99?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 99's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Type 99?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Type 99 require?
The Merkava 3 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 99.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or Type 99?
The Merkava 3 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the Type 99 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Type 99?
The Type 99 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 1,000 units of the Merkava 3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Type 99?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.