M1 Abrams vs Merkava 4
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Israeli main battle tank, entered service in 2004, with roughly 360 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Combat weight | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
| Combat weight | 72.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 64 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.04 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.72 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.66 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 60mm mortar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Merkava 4's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1 Abrams's 66.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the M1 Abrams and Merkava 4 require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Merkava 4's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava 4 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1 Abrams or Merkava 4?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the M1 Abrams and Merkava 4?
The M1 Abrams is armed with 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.