Merkava

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Summary

Origin country🇮🇱 Israel
CategoryMain Battle Tank
Sub-typeHeavy Main Battle Tank
ManufacturerIsraeli Military Industries
Number built units

Technical specifications

Merkava
Range500 km
Crew4 personnels
Height2.7 m (8.9 ft)
Width3.7 m (12.1 ft)
Length7.6 m (24.9 ft)
Max. speed55 km/h (34 mph)
EngineContinental AVDS 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp
Weapon 11 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Weapon 21 60mm mortar
Weapon 33 7.62mm M-240 machine guns (10,000 rounds)