Merkava vs Type 59MII
Merkava vs Type 59MII at a glance — weight 61,000 vs 37,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 50 km/h, range 500 vs 440 km, crew 4 vs 4.
Specifications
|
Merkava |
Type 59MII |
| Origin country |
🇮🇱 Israel |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Heavy Main Battle Tank |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Israeli Military Industries |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
2,270 units |
9,077 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$3 million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
61.0 tons |
37.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
55 km/h |
50 km/h |
| Operational range |
500 km |
440 km |
| Length |
7.60 m |
9.05 m |
| Width |
3.70 m |
3.30 m |
| Height |
2.70 m |
2.59 m |
| Crew |
4 |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Merkava |
Type 59MII |
| Main armament |
1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon |
1 60mm mortar |
1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
| Engine |
Continental AVDS 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp |
Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 2,270 units of the Merkava.
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.
