Merkava vs Merkava 4
The Merkava and the Merkava 4 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Israeli Military Industries respectively. The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 72.0 tons for the Merkava 4. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 64 km/h for the Merkava 4. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 500 km for the Merkava 4. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Merkava 4 carries a 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun. Unit cost is $3M for the Merkava vs $4.5M for the Merkava 4.
| Israeli main battle tank, incorporates engine-forward design, used extensively in the Yom Kippur War. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 61.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 60mm mortar |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 64 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Merkava's 61.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is longer at 9.04 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Merkava 4 require?
Both the Merkava and Merkava 4 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava or Merkava 4?
The Merkava 4 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the Merkava at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Merkava 4?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Merkava 4 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.