Merkava vs VT-4
Overview
The Merkava and the VT-4 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Israeli Military Industries and Norinco respectively.
The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the VT-4. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 70 km/h for the VT-4. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 500 km for the VT-4. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun, while the VT-4 carries a ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun.
Unit cost is $3M for the Merkava vs $4.9M for the VT-4.
| 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 main battle tank, entered service in 2017, manufactured by Norinco for export. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| Combat weight | 61.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.60 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.70 m ◉ |
| 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 | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.10 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.44 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm |
| Main armament | ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava or VT-4?
The VT-4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or VT-4?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the VT-4's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or VT-4?
The VT-4 is longer at 10.10 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and VT-4 require?
The Merkava requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the VT-4's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava or VT-4?
The VT-4 is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the Merkava at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and VT-4?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.