Merkava vs T-14 Armata
The Merkava and the T-14 Armata are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Uralvagonzavod respectively. The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the T-14 Armata. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 90 km/h for the T-14 Armata. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 500 km for the T-14 Armata. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the T-14 Armata carries a 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon. Unit cost is $3M for the Merkava vs $4.5M for the T-14 Armata.
| Israeli main battle tank, incorporates engine-forward design, used extensively in the Yom Kippur War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| Russian main battle tank, service entry slated for 2024, manufactured by Uralvagonzavod. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or T-14 Armata?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-14 Armata's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is longer at 10.70 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and T-14 Armata require?
The Merkava requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-14 Armata's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata 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 T-14 Armata?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-14 Armata carries 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon as its main armament.