| Name: | Type 99 | Merkava Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | China | Israel |
| Produced: | 2001 | 1990–2002 |
| Unit cost: | - | - |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Type 99 and Merkava Mark III
Specifications
| Main armament: | 125 millimetres (4.9 in) smoothbore gun with ATGM capability | 120 mm (4.7 in) MG251 smoothbore tank gun with LAHAT ATGM capability |
| Engine: | Diesel 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) | AVDS-1790-9AR 1,200 hp (895 kW) V12 air-cooled diesel |
| Speed: | road: 80 km/h (50 mph) | 60 km/h (37 mph) |
| Weight: | 52-54 tonnes | 65 tonnes |
| Crew: | 3 | 4 |
Caliber
Speed
Weight
Dimensions
| Length: | 11 m | 9.04 m |
| Width: | 3.5 m | 3.72 m |
| Height: | 2.25 m | 2.66 m |
Images
Type 99
Merkava Mark III
