| Name: | K1 88 | Merkava Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | South Korea | Israel |
| Produced: | 1985 | 1990–2002 |
| Unit cost: | 4 million $ (K1A1) | - |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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K1 88 and Merkava Mark III
Specifications
| Main armament: | KM68A1 105 mm K1, KM256 120mm K1A1 | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability |
| Engine: | 8-cyl. water-cooled diesel MTU 871 Ka-501 1200 hp (890 kW) | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel |
| Speed: | 65 km/h (40 mph) | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Weight: | 51.1 tonnes K1, 53.2 tonnes K1A1 | 65 tonnes |
| Crew: | 4 | 4 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.67 m | 9.04 m |
| Width: | 3.60 m | 3.72 m |
| Height: | 2.25 m | 2.66 m |
Images
K1 88
Merkava Mark III
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