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Merkava 4 vs T-14 Armata

Merkava 4 vs T-14 Armata at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 64 vs 90 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3.

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🇮🇱 Merkava 4Full specs
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🇷🇺 T-14 ArmataFull specs
Specifications
Merkava 4 T-14 Armata
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Uralvagonzavod
Number produced 360 units -- units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 64 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 9.04 m 10.70 m
Width 3.72 m 3.50 m
Height 2.66 m 3.30 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 4 T-14 Armata
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 4 or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Merkava 4's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or T-14 Armata?
Both the Merkava 4 and T-14 Armata have an operational range of 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or T-14 Armata?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-14 Armata's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is longer at 10.70 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and T-14 Armata require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-14 Armata.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 4 or T-14 Armata?
Both the Merkava 4 and T-14 Armata cost approximately $4.5 million per unit.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and T-14 Armata?
The Merkava 4 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-14 Armata carries 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon as its main armament.