Merkava 3 vs Sabra
| Israeli tank, approximately 1000 built, features a 120mm gun and modular armor. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.5 million |
| Israeli tank, approximately 400 built, based on the M60 Patton chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 60mm mortar |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp |
| Main armament | 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 55 km/h compared to the Sabra's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Sabra's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Sabra's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Sabra is longer at 9.40 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Sabra require?
Both the Merkava 3 and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Sabra?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 400 units of the Sabra.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Sabra?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.