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Overview
The Merkava and the Type 96 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively.
The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 41.0 tons for the Type 96. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 60 km/h for the Type 96. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 700 km for the Type 96. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the Type 96 carries a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.
The Merkava has been produced in 2,270 units vs 2,500 for the Type 96. The Merkava entered service 18 years before the Type 96 (1979 vs 1997).
The Type 96 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Type 96?
The Type 96 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Type 96?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 96's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Type 96?
The Type 96 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Type 96 require?
The Merkava requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 96's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava or Type 96?
The Type 96 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 2,270 units of the Merkava.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Type 96?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Type 96 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.
