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Merkava 4 vs Type 80 / 88

Merkava 4 vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 72,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 64 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Merkava 4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 4
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88
Specifications
Merkava 4 Type 80 / 88
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 360 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 72.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 64 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 430 km
Length 9.04 m 9.32 m
Width 3.72 m 3.35 m
Height 2.66 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 4 Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 4 or Type 80 / 88?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or Type 80 / 88?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 80 / 88's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or Type 80 / 88?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 is longer at 9.32 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the Merkava 4 and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 4 or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 360 units of the Merkava 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and Type 80 / 88?
The Merkava 4 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.