Merkava 4 vs T-72
The Merkava 4 and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Merkava 4 weighs 72.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 64 km/h for the Merkava 4 vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava 4 vs 500 km for the T-72. The Merkava 4 is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The Merkava 4 has been produced in 360 units vs 25,000 for the T-72. Unit cost is $4.5M for the Merkava 4 vs $2M for the T-72. The T-72 entered service 31 years before the Merkava 4 (1973 vs 2004).
| Israeli main battle tank, entered service in 2004, with roughly 360 units built. | |
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| 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 |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava 4 or T-72?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava 4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or T-72?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and T-72 require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 4 or T-72?
The Merkava 4 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 4 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and T-72?
The Merkava 4 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.