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Overview
The Merkava and the T-84 Oplot are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-84 Oplot. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 540 km for the T-84 Oplot. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the T-84 Oplot carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
The Merkava has been produced in 2,270 units vs 76 for the T-84 Oplot. Unit cost is $3M for the Merkava vs $5M for the T-84 Oplot. The Merkava entered service 20 years before the T-84 Oplot (1979 vs 1999).
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or T-84 Oplot?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-84 Oplot's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is longer at 9.72 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and T-84 Oplot require?
The Merkava requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-84 Oplot's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava at $3.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava or T-84 Oplot?
The Merkava has been produced in greater numbers with 2,270 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and T-84 Oplot?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-84 Oplot carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.
