Merkava 4 vs T-90
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Merkava 4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 is longer at 9.63 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and T-90 require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava 4 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 4 or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and T-90?
The Merkava 4 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.