Merkava vs Olifant 1
| 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 |
| South African tank, 250 units built, manufactured by OMC Engineering. | |
| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | OMC Engineering |
| Number produced | 250 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 | 56.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 150 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.29 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 7.62mm AA machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava or Olifant 1?
The Merkava is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Olifant 1?
The Merkava has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Olifant 1?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the Olifant 1's 56.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Olifant 1?
The Olifant 1 is longer at 8.29 meters compared to the Merkava's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Olifant 1 require?
Both the Merkava and Olifant 1 require a crew of 4.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Olifant 1?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Olifant 1 carries 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.