Merkava 4 vs Vickers Mk.3
The Merkava 4 and the Vickers Mk.3 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Vickers Defense Systems respectively. The Merkava 4 weighs 72.0 tons vs 38.7 tons for the Vickers Mk.3. Top speed is 64 km/h for the Merkava 4 vs 60 km/h for the Vickers Mk.3. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava 4 vs 490 km for the Vickers Mk.3. The Merkava 4 is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Vickers Mk.3 carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Merkava 4 has been produced in 360 units vs 112 for the Vickers Mk.3.
| 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 |
| British tank, 112 units built, intended for export but never entered service. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 112 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 38.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 490 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.16 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.47 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 12V-71T 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 1 7.62mm anti-aircraft machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava 4 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Vickers Mk.3's 38.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Vickers Mk.3 is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Merkava 4's 9.04 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and Vickers Mk.3 require?
Both the Merkava 4 and Vickers Mk.3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 4 or Vickers Mk.3?
The Merkava 4 has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 112 units of the Vickers Mk.3.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and Vickers Mk.3?
The Merkava 4 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Vickers Mk.3 carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.