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Merkava vs Sabra

Merkava vs Sabra at a glance — weight 61,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 48 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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🇮🇱 MerkavaFull specs
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🇮🇱 SabraFull specs
Specifications
Merkava Sabra
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 2,270 units 400 units
Estimated unit price $3 million $-- million
Combat weight 61.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 48 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 7.60 m 9.40 m
Width 3.70 m 3.63 m
Height 2.70 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava Sabra
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each)
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp
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Former operators · 2,270 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava or Sabra?
The Merkava is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Sabra's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Sabra?
The Merkava has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Sabra's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Sabra?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the Sabra's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Sabra?
The Sabra is longer at 9.40 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Sabra require?
Both the Merkava and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava or Sabra?
The Merkava has been produced in greater numbers with 2,270 units compared to 400 units of the Sabra.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Sabra?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.