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Main battle tank
Merkava is a main battle tank originating in Israel. The cited manufacturer or builder is Mantak, IDF Ordnance Corps (assembly).
IsraelMerkava
Source: Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Unit Derivative: User:MathKnight · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗ · ModifiedTechnical data
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 9.04 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 9.04 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Main battle tank
Israel
1979–present
See Operators
1982 Lebanon War South Lebanon conflict First Intifada Second Intifada 2006 Lebanon War Gaza War Operation Pillar of Defense Operation Protective Edge Gaza war
Mantak
Mantak, IDF Ordnance Corps (assembly)
$3.5 million (Merkava IV for delivery to the IDF, FY2003) (c. $5.85 million, FY2023) $10 million (Merkava IV) (2014 price for sales to other countries)
1979–present
Mark 1: 250 Mark 2: 580 Mark 3: 780 Mark 4: 360 in service + 300 units being delivered
65 tonnes ( 143 000 pounds )
9.04 m or 29.7 ft (incl. gun barrel) 7.60 m or 24.9 ft (excl. gun barrel)
3.72 m or 12.2 ft (excl. skirts)
2.66 m or 8.7 ft (to turret roof)
4 (commander, driver, gunner, and loader)
Classified composite / sloped armour modular design.
120 mm (4.7 in) MG251-LR smoothbore gun, capable of firing LAHAT ATGM
1 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) MG 3 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) MG 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher 1 × 60 mm (2.4 in) internal mortar 12 × smoke grenades
MTU 12V883 1119 kW (1501 hp) turbocharged diesel engine (4, 5)
18.8 kW/t
48 rounds
Renk RK 325
Helical spring
0.45 m (1.5 ft)
1400 litres
500 km (310 mi)
64 km/h (40 mph) on road 55 km/h (34 mph) off road
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Merkava equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
IsraelEstimated Israeli Merkava MkIV/MkIV Barak fleet in service. Excludes approximately 700 MkIII and 200 MkIV explicitly in store.