| Name: | Merkava Mark III | Type 90 Kyū-maru |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | Israel | Japan |
| Produced: | 1990–2002 | 1990 – 2009 |
| Unit cost: | - | 7.4 million $ (2008) |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Merkava Mark III and Type 90 Kyū-maru
Specifications
| Main armament: | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability | Rheinmetall 120 mm smoothbore gun with automatic loader |
| Engine: | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel | Mitsubishi 10ZG 10-cylinder, two-stroke cycle 1,500 hp |
| Speed: | 60 km/h (37 mph) | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
| Weight: | 65 tonnes | 50.2 tonnes |
| Crew: | 4 | 3 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.04 m | 9.76 m |
| Width: | 3.72 m | 3.43 m |
| Height: | 2.66 m | 2.34 m |
Images
Merkava Mark III
Type 90 Kyū-maru