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Overview
The M1A1 Abrams and the Merkava are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. and Israeli Military Industries respectively.
The M1A1 Abrams weighs 63.0 tons vs 61.0 tons for the Merkava. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams vs 55 km/h for the Merkava. Operational range is 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams vs 500 km for the Merkava. The M1A1 Abrams is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the Merkava carries a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun.
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in 9,200 units vs 2,270 for the Merkava. Unit cost is $4.3M for the M1A1 Abrams vs $3M for the Merkava. The Merkava entered service 7 years before the M1A1 Abrams (1979 vs 1986).
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava?
The Merkava has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Merkava's 61.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava require?
Both the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava?
The M1A1 Abrams is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Merkava at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M1A1 Abrams or Merkava?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 2,270 units of the Merkava.
What are the main armaments of the M1A1 Abrams and Merkava?
The M1A1 Abrams is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the Merkava carries 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.
