| Name: | M1 Abrams | Merkava Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | USA | Israel |
| Produced: | 1980 | 1990–2002 |
| Unit cost: | 8.58 million $ (2012) | - |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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M1 Abrams and Merkava Mark III
Specifications
| Main armament: | 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (42 rounds) | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability |
| Engine: | Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel |
| Speed: | 67 km/h (42 mph) - M1A2 | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Weight: | 62 tonnes (M1A2) | 65 tonnes |
| Crew: | 4 | 4 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.77 m | 9.04 m |
| Width: | 3.66 m | 3.72 m |
| Height: | 2.44 m | 2.66 m |
Images
M1 Abrams
Merkava Mark III
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