| Name: | T-72 | Merkava Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | Russia | Israel |
| Produced: | 1973 | 1990–2002 |
| Unit cost: | 1–2 million $ (2009) | - |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
T-72 and Merkava Mark III
Specifications
| Main armament: | 125 mm 2A46M/2A46M-5 smoothbore gun | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability |
| Engine: | V-12 diesel | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel |
| Speed: | 60 km/h (37 mph) | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Weight: | 41.5 tonnes | 65 tonnes |
| Crew: | 3 | 4 |
Caliber
Speed
Weight
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.53 m | 9.04 m |
| Width: | 3.59 m | 3.72 m |
| Height: | 2.23 m | 2.66 m |
Images
T-72
Merkava Mark III
