Merkava vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Merkava and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Merkava is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Merkava has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Merkava and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.