Merkava vs Type 59MII
The Merkava and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively. The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava or Type 59MII?
The Merkava is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Type 59MII?
The Merkava has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Type 59MII?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII is longer at 9.05 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Type 59MII require?
Both the Merkava and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Type 59MII?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.