| Name: | Merkava Mark III | Arjun |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | Israel | India |
| Produced: | 1990–2002 | 2004 |
| Unit cost: | - | 8.3 million $ |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Merkava Mark III and Arjun
Specifications
| Main armament: | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability | 120 mm rifled gun |
| Engine: | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel | MTU 838 Ka 501 1400 hp |
| Speed: | 60 km/h (37 mph) | 72 km/h (45 mph) |
| Weight: | 65 tonnes | 58.5 tonnes |
| Crew: | 4 | 4 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.04 m | 10.64 m |
| Width: | 3.72 m | 3.86 m |
| Height: | 2.66 m | 2.32 m |
Images
Merkava Mark III
Arjun